Project Financial Accountant

WSP • Duluth, MN

6d

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Project Financial Advisor in the United States to support its Power and Energy business line. The role serves as a trusted business partner to Project Managers, supporting project profitability, financial compliance, forecasting accuracy, and financial performance across a portfolio of projects. The successful candidate will bring project finance experience in a professional services, engineering, construction, or consulting environment and the ability to influence stakeholders with financial insight and recommendations.

The position supports project planning and financial performance, including project setup, budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, profitability management, labor utilization, costs, margins, funding, contract requirements, and financial controls. It also oversees project and contract financial accuracy and compliance, supports audits and compliance reporting, and maintains financial documentation.

The role prepares and reviews forecasts, budgets, and projections; analyzes results against targets and KPIs; investigates variances; supports working capital, revenue accruals, and project cash flow; and provides financial reporting and commentary. It monitors portfolio performance, contributes financial insights at project reviews, identifies risks and opportunities, supports closeout, and escalates significant financial concerns. The position collaborates with Project Managers and Finance, Accounting, Procurement, Billing, and Operations teams, while supporting process improvement and strong financial governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of project accounting, project finance, commercial finance, or related experience; preferably in engineering, construction, environmental, consulting, or professional services organizations.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, budgeting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
• Experience supporting medium-to-large, complex project portfolios.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, variance analysis, and project performance reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems.
• Ability to interpret contract financial terms and assess project financial risk.
• Ability to influence and build relationships with project teams, operational leaders, and finance partners.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Professional accounting or finance designation, such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, CGA, or equivalent.
• Experience with Oracle ERP systems.
• Experience using Power BI or similar reporting and data visualization tools.
• Experience supporting engineering, infrastructure, environmental, or professional services projects.
• Experience with EAC/ETC forecasting methodologies.
• Experience supporting revenue recognition, WIP management, and contract compliance activities.
• Experience working with geographically diverse and matrixed project teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Managers to support the financial success of projects.
• Guide project setup, including budgets, work breakdown structures (WBS), billing methods, and rates.
• Review project financial performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Support project forecasting, revenue recognition, and profitability management.
• Analyze labor utilization, project costs, and margins to improve project performance.
• Advise teams on project funding, contract requirements, and financial controls.
• Review project and contract structures for financial accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor contract terms, billing requirements, and revenue recognition methods.
• Ensure adherence to WSP financial policies, procedures, and delegated authorities.
• Support audit requests and maintain complete and accurate financial documentation.
• Assist with compliance reporting requirements, where applicable.
• Prepare and review project forecasts, budgets, and financial projections.
• Analyze project performance against financial targets and KPIs.
• Identify financial variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Support working capital management, revenue accruals, and project cash flow activities.
• Provide financial reporting and commentary to project and finance leadership.
• Monitor financial performance across multiple projects.
• Participate in project review meetings and present financial insights.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting project profitability.
• Support project closeout and ensure financial obligations are completed.
• Escalate significant financial concerns and recommend solutions to management.
• Partner with Project Managers, Finance Business Partners, Accounting, Procurement, Billing, and Operations teams.
• Support process-improvement and operational-efficiency initiatives.
• Provide financial guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Promote strong financial controls and governance across the business.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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