About the Role
Title: Project Financial Analyst
Location: – United States
Job Description:
Company Overview
Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.
Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.
At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization.
Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they’re passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.
Job Overview
Jensen Hughes is seeking a Project Financial Analyst. This position may be remote within the United States. This highly visible role within the organization will report to a Project Financial Manager within the Project Financial Department. The Project Financial Department oversees the financial performance of more than 20,000 projects on an annual basis acting as the business advisor to business operations, senior management, and executive leadership. The department’s focus is in on providing three key items to the company (1) providing business advisory to all levels of the organization in relation to financial projects, (2) focusing on transactional excellence in supporting financial projects, and (3) ensuring adequate compliance and controls regarding policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
• Review contracts to ensure proper system set up (revenue recognition, billing, and delivery)
• Partner with the Project Manager(s) in financial support of the projects
• Ensure proper revenue recognition, invoicing and collections per contractual terms
• Actively manage project-specific items (unbilled, backlog, deferred revenue, open AR, etc.)
• Manage the month-end close for assigned projects (revenue, unbilled, backlog, AR, etc.)
• Review monthly results with Project Financial Manager prior to revenue close
• Review monthly results with Project Manager(s) during monthly meetings
• Assist in overall department goals and objectives
• Assist in the annual audit process
• Lead the planning, documentation, and execution of internal process improvement and other accounting projects
• Assist with ad hoc requests or projects
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4 or more years of relevant experience (revenue analyst, project accounting, auditor, etc.)
- Experience and understanding of revenue recognition principles
- Experience in reviewing the performance of project financials
- Excellent communication; both written and verbal
- Ability to read, interpret, and understand contract terms and conditions
- Ability to independently prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills in evaluating project performance
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to manage specialized internal projects in Accounting/Finance
- Experience with process implementation, refinement, and documentation of same
- Some travel to domestic offices may be required
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint is preferred, but not required