Senior Project Cost & Financial Planning Manager

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, a leader in building intelligence, seeks a seasoned accounting/finance professional at its Tysons Corner, VA location. You will manage finances, contract compliance, and multi-year project accounting, ensuring accurate billing and robust cost control across programs.

Responsibilities include monthly billing, cost allocations, month-end close, and financial reporting to leadership. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with 7+ years of experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Be able to work collaboratively and interact effectively with team members.
• Be a self-starter; problem solver and be able to work independently.
• Should possess effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customer or customer's representative on a regular basis. Manage the finances, accounting, and contract compliance for several large multi-year projects and programs.
• Produce monthly billing for assigned projects ensuring compliance with the invoicing terms and conditions.
• Assist in resolution of billing concerns with Owner to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Post invoices in customers' invoicing systems and M. C. Dean's accounting system as applicable.
• Book month-end financial adjustments for all assigned projects.
• Assist with creation of business unit month-end reporting.
• Work closely with Project Leadership team to ensure desired results.
• Prepare and present financial results in Monthly Operational Unit Financial Review.
• Work closely with Project Leadership team to ensure proper allocation of costs.
• Review cost ledgers on weekly/monthly basis and enter adjustments into accounting system as needed.
• Assist with cost, pricing, and reviews of proposals and change orders to verify accuracy and adherence to federal cost accounting standards.
• Meet monthly with Project Leaders and other pertinent operation staff to validate estimated project costs to complete for active jobs. Train Project Leaders and ensure understanding in cost forecasts, manpower projections, cash flow, and change order tracking and management.
• Provide quality control and review outputs.
• Provide and update 36-month revenue and gross profit projections on a quarterly basis for assigned projects. Review with Controller, Operations Directors, and Vice Presidents.
• Assist Project Leaders in preparation and presentation of effective monthly Key Project Reviews and project/program Gate Checks.
• Prepare and provide data for required monthly reports/CDRLs and participate in monthly contract status review meetings.
• Monitor contract compliance and customer reporting.

Skills

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

M.C. Dean, a leader in building intelligence, seeks a seasoned accounting/finance professional at its Tysons Corner, VA location. You will manage finances, contract compliance, and multi-year project accounting, ensuring accurate billing and robust cost control across programs.

Responsibilities include monthly billing, cost allocations, month-end close, and financial reporting to leadership. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with 7+ years of experience and strong Excel skills.