Senior Financial Analyst

Align; Port Reading (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA / FSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Align in Woodbridge, NJ is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with Project Managers, Development, Construction, and Finance leadership. You will manage project financials, monitor costs and forecasts, and ensure financial discipline across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting with 3+ years in construction accounting, proficiency in Procore and Sage Intacct, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction, development, or another project-based environment.
• 3+ years of direct construction accounting experience.
• Strong expertise in job costing, project budgeting, commitments, forecasting, and construction accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage the financials of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of subcontractor billing, payment applications, change orders, and lien waivers.
• Experience with AIA billing formats, including G702/G703, preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers and operational stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on experience with construction accounting platforms, including Procore and Sage Intacct.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting for multiple active construction and development projects.
• Manage and analyze project budgets, job costs, commitments, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitor project performance, identify trends, and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Review subcontractor payment applications, invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Prepare monthly project cost reports and financial packages for leadership.
• Support construction draw packages, lender reporting, and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate contract, subcontract, and commitment records.
• Review lien waivers, insurance documentation, and subcontractor compliance requirements.
• Perform project reconciliations and support month-end close activities.
• Review and compile AIA G702/G703 pay applications, lien waivers, retainage schedules, invoices, and lender draw submissions.
• Manage retainage tracking and reporting.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure forecasts and project costs are accurate and actionable.
• Monitor project cash flow and upcoming funding needs.
• Identify financial risks, cost overruns, and reporting discrepancies.
• Support project closeout activities and final cost reconciliations.
• Contribute to process improvements in project accounting and construction finance operations.

Skills

Construction accounting

Procore

Sage Intacct

Job costing

WIP reporting

Excel

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Procore

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Join the Team!

Is technology your passion? Do you want to work with smart, forward-thinking individuals? Do you want to grow in a career you love?

At Align, our professionals are the key to our success. We don’t just hire talent, we invest in exceptional people who are forward-thinking, results-driven, and passionate about what they do. We’re a group of tech-savvy professionals who are motivated by making an impact. Our culture is one of unbounded opportunity that celebrates the passions, skills and ideas of our team—work hard, play hard, be smart!

We believe great communities lead to great companies. That’s why we offer a dynamic workplace where you feel inspired, engaged and innovative. We offer professionals opportunities to train in the leading technologies, make an impact within the industry and acquire valuable new skills whether on client sites or in one of our regional offices.

Senior Financial Analyst requires a strong foundation in construction accounting, including percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting. Experience with Procore and Sage Intacct is essential.

This individual will serve as a key financial partner to Project Managers, Development, Construction, and Finance leadership, helping drive the financial success of projects from groundbreaking through final closeout. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate project financials, monitoring costs and commitments, supporting forecasting efforts, and ensuring every project remains financially disciplined and strategically managed throughout its lifecycle.

• This role is based out of our Woodbridge, NJ office. The position is hybrid, but requires the individual to work in the office 2 days per week.
• This is a full-time position offering full benefits, a base salary in the $95,000 to $110,0000 range (commensurate with experience), paid training and other compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting for multiple active construction and development projects.
• Manage and analyze project budgets, job costs, commitments, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitor project performance, identify trends, and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Review subcontractor payment applications, invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Prepare monthly project cost reports and financial packages that provide meaningful insight to leadership.
• Support construction draw packages, lender reporting, and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate contract, subcontract, and commitment records.
• Review lien waivers, insurance documentation, and subcontractor compliance requirements.
• Perform project reconciliations and support month-end close activities.
• Review and compile AIA G702/G703 pay applications, lien waivers, retainage schedules, invoices, and other documentation required for lender draw submissions.
• Manage retainage tracking and reporting.
• Partner closely with Project Managers to ensure forecasts and project costs remain accurate and actionable.
• Monitor project cash flow and upcoming funding needs.
• Proactively identify financial risks, cost overruns, and reporting discrepancies.
• Support project closeout activities and final cost reconciliations.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance project accounting and construction finance operations.

To support a fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring experience, some interviews may be recorded. These recordings help our team focus fully on the conversation at hand, rather than note-taking, and allow us to better evaluate and improve our recruitment process. Recordings are used solely for internal purposes such as training, quality assurance, and process improvement. Candidates will be informed in advance and asked to provide consent before any recording takes place.

Requirements

• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction, development, or another project-based environment.
• 3+ years of direct construction accounting experience.
• Strong expertise in job costing, project budgeting, commitments, forecasting, and construction accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage the financials of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of subcontractor billing, payment applications, change orders, and lien waivers.
• Experience with AIA billing formats, including G702/G703, preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers and operational stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on experience with construction accounting platforms, including Procore and Sage Intacct.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to take ownership of projects from start to finish.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar company match at 3% up to an annual maximum of $5k.
• Complimentary ClassPass membership to support your health and wellness goals
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Cellphone Reimbursement Program
• Floating Holiday to celebrate a day that is meaningful to you
• Pre-tax commuter benefits, where applicable
• Employee wellness programs, events, and team-building activities
• Employee referral program

Align is a premier global provider of technology infrastructure solutions. Align specializes in designing and deploying technology infrastructure solutions from the data center to the desktop as well as providing managed IT services for clients. Our professional services team, which includes Data Center Solutions, provide strategic consulting, design, project management, engineering, implementation and support. Our best-in-class Managed Services team provides IT services and cybersecurity advisory for clients within the Alternative Investment industry. Align is a Microsoft Tier 1 Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP) and Gold Partner. Our client centric approach and passion for driving IT innovation has enabled us to provide tailored solutions and business transformations for over three decades. Leading firms have relied on Align to provide forward-thinking technology strategies that support their current and future business needs. Our teams have flawless track records of delivering technical solutions and have established long-standing relationships with an impressive client list of both Global 1000 and SMB clients. We work across a diverse list of industries including financial services, life sciences (pharmaceutical and health care), retail, technology, media and telecommunications.

For more information, visit: www.align.com