Project Controller / Financial Analyst

LufCo•Aberdeen, MD

118d•$40,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Project Controller / Financial Analyst to join our project management office. In this role, you will provide essential financial oversight for our government programs, ensuring that projects remain compliant and on schedule. You will work with both project managers and the finance team providing data-driven insights to execute complex federal contracts. This position offers opportunity to expand skills, learning from a talented existing team within a growing company on an upward growth trajectory!

Requirements

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Math, or similar field.
3+ years of experience in financial analysis and/or project controls. Prior experience within the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry is preferred but not required
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).
Experience with Procas (or equivalent accounting system for defense contractors, such as Deltek, Exostar)
Strong understanding of project lifecycle, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles.
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Strong customer service and team-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior military or defense related experience with supply chain management and purchasing is highly desirable.
Experience with GovCon-specific ERP/Accounting software (e.g., Procas, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, etc.) is highly desirable.
Experience with various Government contract types: CPFF, CPAF, FFP, and T&M is highly desirable.
Experience with DCAA/DCMA DFAR/FAR Compliance is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Project Lifecycle Management: Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) in accordance with contract awards.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
Revenue Recognition: Analyze and report on project revenue, profit margins, and variance (Actual vs. Budget).
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all financial activities adhere to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), and GAAP.
Invoicing & Receivables: Oversee the preparation of project invoices (CPFF, T&M, Firm Fixed Price) and monitor project specific receivables.
Workforce Management: Track labor hours, subcontractor costs, Material, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) to ensure alignment with funding ceilings.
Reporting: Prepare monthly Program Management Review (PMR) reports and provide financial transparency to Program Managers (PMs) and Executives.