Senior Project Finance Controller- (HYBRID)

ICF; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Senior Project Finance Controller to join the DMX group in Reston, VA. The role covers direct project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, margin and variance analysis, and reporting, with collaboration across operations, accounting, contracts and senior management.

The position is hybrid and based at our Reston, VA headquarters, offering visibility across multiple project teams and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a project finance role (Federal Government contractor preferred).
• 5+ years of experience with an ERP system.
• 5+ years of experience using MS Office applications, including advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).

Responsibilities

• Maintain project forecasts to support effective financial planning.
• Serve as Finance Representative on project teams with PMs.
• Interface with Contracts, Pricing, Accounting and BU leads to share results.
• Perform GAAP-based project monthly revenue recognition and closeout activities.
• Prepare and analyze EAC/ETC analyses for projects.
• Set up projects in Deltek Costpoint for various contract types.
• Manage invoicing processes and monitor WIP and collections.
• Prepare project monthly financial dashboards and reports.

Skills

Project finance

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Project Finance Controller to join our Digital Modernization and Experience (DMX) group. You will be involved in overall direct project financial management, including project setup, budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, margin analysis, variance analysis and reporting, and have the opportunity to interface with operations, accounting, contracts and senior management to share financial results and identify future expectations. This is a hybrid position and can be based from our Reston, VA global headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project forecasts to assist the project team with effective financial planning.
• Work side-by-side with Project Managers and serve as the Finance Representative on project teams.
• Interface and build collaborative relationships with Departments across ICF, such as Contracts, Pricing, Accounting, Project Management, and Business Unit Leads.
• Communicate with direct management regarding financial results and ensure project managers and other senior personnel are aware of risks and opportunities identified during project financial reviews.
• Review and complete timely and accurate project monthly revenue recognition procedures, in accordance with GAAP and ICF policies.
• Prepare and analyze project based forecasting, including Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) and Estimate-To-Complete (ETC) analyses.
• Set up projects in ERP (Deltek Costpoint) for all contract types, e.g., Cost-plus, T&M, and Fixed Price, in accordance with companies internal SOX policies and procedures.
• Maintain ERP (Deltek Costpoint) project information, i.e., contract / funding values, period of performance, business metrics, project labor categories, etc., and assure data quality.
• Ensure timely invoice processing. Work with assigned billing specialist; review and approve invoices; follow up on collections; and analyze and understand unbilled work in progress (WIP).
• Manage project subcontractor invoices, including approvals; write-ups for submission to AP; and maintenance of financial data for semi-annual subcontractor reporting (SF 294).
• Prepare and submit project monthly progress reports, financial dashboards, or other reports as required.
• Review and monitor project funding and expenditures for contract 75% Limitation of Funds notification.
• Prepare and provide necessary financial information (i.e., fee retention, final invoice review) and other related financial documentation to the ICF closeout department.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar project finance role with a Federal Government contractor.
• 5+ years of experience with an ERP system.
• 5+ years of experience using MS Office applications, including advanced Excel, e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.

Preferred Skills and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or other related disciplines.
• Recent experience with Deltek Costpoint project modules, e.g., setup, revenue processing, reporting, billing.
• Experience working with Federal Government contract types, e.g., cost reimbursable, T&M, fixed price.
• Experience with Federal IT Modernization Contracts
• Experience with contracts that have multiple CLIN and revenue types.
• Recent experience with TM1, FocusPoint or other project-based forecasting software.
• Proficient with the using Microsoft office suite.

Professional Skills

• Ability to interface with clients, project teams, and company management.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic.
• Team player with analytical and problem solving skills.
• Multi-tasker with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$98,614.00 - $167,644.00

Virginia Client Office (VA88)