Experienced Project Financial Advisor

WSP • Denver, CO

3d

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Project Financial Advisor to support its Transportation and Infrastructure business line. The Project Financial Advisor serves as a business partner to Project Managers, helping improve project profitability, financial compliance, forecasting accuracy, and financial performance across a portfolio of projects. The role requires project finance experience in a professional services, engineering, construction, or consulting environment and the ability to influence stakeholders through useful financial insights and recommendations.

The advisor supports project planning and setup, financial oversight and compliance, forecasting and analysis, portfolio performance management, and collaboration across project and finance teams. Responsibilities include reviewing project and contract financial structures, monitoring forecasts and performance against targets, identifying financial risks and opportunities, supporting accurate reporting and documentation, and recommending corrective actions.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and 3–5 years of related experience. A professional accounting or finance designation is preferred. The expected salary range is $77,100–$151,700 for all locations, with a Colorado range of $77,100–$115,100.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of project accounting, project finance, commercial finance, or related experience.
• 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 and 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 in engineering, construction, environmental, consulting, or professional services organizations.
• 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.
• Advise on project setup, including budgets, work breakdown structures, 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 coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• 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