[Hiring] Project Control Analyst @Emmes Group

Role Description

The Project Control Analyst works with internal technical, business, contracts, vendors, and financial personnel to build and manage Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) financial models and revenue forecasts; monitors project transactions, revenue and billings; and reports/manages project level finances on the project level. The Project Control Analyst generally operates under general supervision on a primarily CPxF and T&M portfolio.

• Performs moderately complex aspects of planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting for projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and levels of risk, while complying with overarching financial policies and procedures on CPxF and T&M contracts.
• Supports a portfolio of large, medium, and small government projects.
• Forecasts and identifies variances from project plans and pricing; manages change orders; provides financial analysis to Project Leads; takes proactive steps to manage project cost/schedule/performance.
• Develops and maintains both revenue recognition and management of EACs, Estimates to Complete (ETCs), burn rate analyses, and related cost analyses.
• Responsible for numerous financial reports detailing monthly progress of the project.
• Responsible for reviewing project setup, reviewing budgets, accounts receivables and open commitments, monthly closing information, risk analysis, analytical support, and project cost variances.
• Works alongside Project Leads to maintain project budgets including monthly budgeted vs. actual cost analysis; creates financial forecasts based upon input from the Project Leads to support FP&A efforts; maintains forecasting reports; identifies and communicates any risks such as cost overruns, underspending, vacancy issues, etc. to the Project Leads.
• Reviews monthly billing for accuracy and potential issues and recommends and implements actions to correct identified issues.
• Prepares internal and external reports on the financial status of assigned projects, including documentation and pricing in support of contract modifications and change control process throughout the project lifecycle.
• May serve as the project control liaison to provide cost control analysis support between Corporate Finance and Accounting and other company business units/departments; performs ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Assists in implementing financial policies; develops, manages, and reports cost/schedule baseline data analysis, and report formats in support of contracts.
• Performs subcontract and purchase order management activities, including preparing purchase requisitions, processing invoices, and preparing accruals for projects using the PCA job.
• Performs moderately complex ad hoc reporting.
• Demonstrates analytical abilities by obtaining financial report information to help projects understand their performance and various transactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field. Required
• 4-6 years of experience in government contract financial management. Required
• 1-3 years of experience with various types of contracts, subcontracts, or grants, including Cost Reimbursable contracts (CPxF), Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Time and Material (T&M) contracts. Required
• 1-3 years of experience working with or for a Contract Research Organization (CRO), especially within some clinical trials and/or pharmaceuticals setting. Required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work comfortably with budgets and multiple company departments. High
• General understanding of government contracting indirect rate structures and procedures. High
• Excellent communication skills. High
• Detail oriented. High
• Strong computer skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and data analysis software packages. High
• Strong command of Excel based financials and able to model various scenarios. High
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Project. Experience with Smartsheet a plus. High
• Experience working in a Deltek Costpoint, Deltek Planning and Cognos/BI Reporting environments preferred but not required. High

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce.
• Opportunities for volunteerism through our Emmes Cares community engagement program.