Senior Financial Analyst - Project Accounting

Emerson; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible time off plans

Paid parental leave

Vacation and holiday leave

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Emerson in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst/Project Accounting to partner with NA project operations and finance teams. You will support monthly close, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis, with a focus on NA projects and Oracle systems.

The role requires a strong background in accounting or finance, 5+ years, Excel proficiency, and the ability to multitask in a project-driven environment, with a hybrid work model offering flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Minimum five years' experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency with Excel; familiarity with Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform solid accounting and financial analysis.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Partner with NA project operations and its management to hit financial goals.
• Review projects for cost application and revenue recognition; perform revenue recognition in Oracle.
• Assist monthly close, balance reviews, and identify invoicing opportunities.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Assist in annual budget prep for North American operations and cost center budgets.
• Participate in special projects including Oracle changes and continuous improvement.

Skills

Financial analysis

Multitasking

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA

Tools

Oracle

HFM

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

If you are a Senior Financial Analyst/Project Accounting professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! You can make an impact with a growing industrial software company, enjoying a flexible hybrid work schedule. Based in our Pittsburgh, PA location, you will be working for Emerson's Power and Water Solutions group as a critical partner with both the North American (\"NA\") projects team and finance team. Primary responsibilities include partnering with NA project operations for project reviews, assisting with the monthly financial closing process, as well as performing post-hoc reviews of NA sales and profitability.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Effectively partner with North America (\"NA\") project operations and its management teams to achieve common financial and operational goals.
• Reviews projects with NA project operations and contract administration to ensure proper application of costs and recognition of revenue, including completing revenue recognition processes in Oracle and reconciling results.
• Assist in reviewing monthly progress balances for reasonableness and recovery, as well as assisting in identifying and supporting execution on critical invoicing opportunities.
• Interact effectively with and assist in coordinating the completion of external and internal audit visits.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget for the North American operations and in analyzing variances versus prior year for reasonableness. This also includes assisting in developing the manufacturing, projects, and regions cost center budgets and the annual standard costing rates.
• Participate in other special projects and analysis as assigned, which includes, but not limited to, accounting system updates, Oracle changes related to changes in the business or acquisitions, and continuous improvement projects.

Who You Are:

You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities, you readily action new challenges, without unnecessary planning and you build teamwork allowing others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of five years' experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with Word and PowerPoint.
• Perform solid accounting and financial analysis
• Multitask in a project-oriented environment with a commitment to delivering quality analysis to management. Articulate professionally and concisely with all levels of management and work effectively in a team environment.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA or MBA
• Project Accounting experience
• Oracle and/or HFM experience

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs.

• Medical insurance plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee resource groups
• Recognition
• Flexible time off plans
• Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
• Vacation and holiday leave

Learn more about our Culture & Values.