Project Control Analyst

ECS Tech Inc • Fairfax, VA

11h • $65,000 - $85,000 • Remote

About The Position

ECS is seeking a Project Control Analyst to work remotely.

ECS, a segment of Everforth, is seeking a highly motivated Project Control
Analyst to join its Project Control Team. This role will be focused on all
aspects of project budgeting and forecasting, variance analysis and monthly
close. This is a key role in the Project Control Organization responsible for
supporting project level financial planning, analysis and reporting at the
division/business unit level. The Financial Analyst will report to the Manager,
Project Control and will work closely with Corporate FP&A and Accounting
department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree is required, preferable in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience in Finance/Accounting, preferably in a government contracting environment.
• Knowledge of financial systems and tools including Costpoint, IBM Cognos Analytics and Oracle Hyperion SmartView/EPBCS.
• General knowledge of government contract types to include Firm Fixed Price, Time and Materials and Cost Reimbursable preferred.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, motivated and able to multitask in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Ability to interact and communicate, both oral and written, with individuals across the organization.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented dedicated individual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to think critically to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Project team and Accounting to drive monthly close, to ensure cost and revenue accruals, and revenue adjustments are prepared and processed in a timely manner, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Upon close, extract actuals data against forecast/budget/guidance to complete variance analysis for relevant time periods (QoQ, YoY).
• Help Project Managers manage multiple budgets across direct work, indirect work and other corporate services.
• Work with Project Managers/Division Directors/VPs to develop project level annual budget and monthly recurring forecasts, and provide financial counsel as needed.
• Perform trend and variance analysis on key financial metrics to includes Sales, Gross Profit, Operating Profit.
• Prepare and present project financials to program/division/business unit leadership on monthly/quarterly/annual basis.
• Identify potential risks and opportunities as a part of recurring forecast analysis and communicate them to the leadership.
• Work with Project Operations team to identify "at risk" funding and mitigation solutions.
• Support Corp FP&A in responding to internal and external reporting needs regarding individual project/division/business unit level financials.
• Support process improvement initiatives to make effective changes in the area of financial systems, project financial control and reporting and financial dashboarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level