Financial Operations and Data Analytics Specialist

Turner & Townsend • New York, NY

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an analytical individual to join its New York Real Estate Office. The role supports the preparation of monthly operational financial reports for commercial real estate construction projects and ensures those reports are accurate, complete, and timely. The position also collaborates across the business to aggregate financial information for documentation, review, and communication.

The Specialist maintains project financial data and reporting, supports forecasting and margin reviews, manages invoicing and billing processes for key accounts, and responds to financial queries. The role also provides data for reports and audits, supports credit control, and helps leadership communicate finance-related information to the business. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in an accountancy- or finance-based position.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and management.
• Understanding of GAAP financial reporting standards.
• Strong Excel skills, including SUMIF, VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and graphs.
• Quantitative skills, including the ability to understand and manipulate numbers and data.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible and responsive attitude.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present financial information.
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Working knowledge of Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain contracts and projects in the Financial Management System (Dynamics), including charge rates, project forecasts, and forecast spreads.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting reviews with Project Directors and the leadership team.
• Explain invoiced values against forecast values and budget variances.
• Maintain current opportunities, forecasts, invoicing, and purchase-order data in Dynamics 365.
• Review and analyze utilization data from Dynamics 365.
• Perform reconciliation checks across financial data to identify errors and improve report accuracy.
• Prepare monthly invoices and billing reports for key accounts.
• Manage and collate client timesheets to support invoicing on key accounts.
• Prepare monthly finance reports for external clients on key accounts.
• Handle financial queries from operational staff.
• Manage intercompany agreements and intercompany purchase orders, as well as subcontractor purchase orders.
• Manage internal financial transfers, invoicing, and agreements.
• Manage contractor costs.
• Undertake monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and margin reviews.
• Support the Credit Control team.
• Provide data for reports and audits.
• Respond to requests for profitability information.
• Support leadership teams in providing finance-related messages and confidence to the business.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive environment where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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