Senior Operational Finance Analyst (Kansas City)

Description

The Senior Operational Finance Analyst is responsible for leading the review of contracts and interpreting their financial implications on projects. This role is responsible for providing recommendations to managers on revenue recognition and will also assist in leading financial project audits.

• Analyze financials and key performance indicators of assigned projects and provide meaningful insight to leadership
• Interpret financial implications on assigned projects, ensure appropriate application of revenue recognition and apply engineering and construction accounting standards to evaluate risk on complex projects
• Partner with engineering and construction project teams to evaluate project financials and forecasting
• Collaborate with Contract Accounting Managers on planning initiatives and group coordination
• Create and lead formal and informal financial risk training for project managers, divisions, and location management
• Manage processes and tasks in support of month-end close and prepare accurate financial reports
• Lead client-initiated audits, project-specific financial audits and assist in the annual financial audit for the Company
• Support and fulfill lead roles for special projects that focus on innovation and process improvement
• Develop and implement best practices for the US and India Contract Analyst teams
• Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff
• Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
• Responsible for compliance with company and site safety policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance and 8 years of relevant experience. Additional credit may be given for public accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Must be self-motivator, detailed, well-organized and have strong client service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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