Job Abstract

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In this position, the incumbent will compute, classify, and analyze numerical data and financial records. The incumbent must also check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions.

Job Description

Continuing Education:

• Initial and continued training by a Controller
• Excel courses to the advanced level
• Scheduling/Earned Value Management
• CPA and/or CFCM certification

Principal Duties and 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. Responsibilities include the following:
• 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.

Qualifications/Skills & Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7-9 year 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.

Position location: Tysons Corner, VA

Travel: This position will require travel to other project sites as needed.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.