Experienced Project Financial Advisor

WSP•Atlanta, GA

1d•$77,100 - $151,700

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Project Financial Advisor in the United States to support its Earth and Environment business line. The role serves as a trusted business partner to Project Managers, helping drive 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 through financial insight and recommendations. The position supports project planning and financial management, including project setup, budgets, work breakdown structures, billing methods, rates, forecasts, revenue recognition, profitability, labor utilization, costs, and margins. It also provides financial oversight by reviewing project and contract structures, monitoring contract terms and billing requirements, supporting audits and compliance reporting, and ensuring adherence to WSP policies and delegated authorities. The Project Financial Advisor prepares and reviews forecasts, budgets, and projections; evaluates performance against targets and KPIs; identifies variances and recommends corrective actions; and supports working capital, revenue accrual, and cash flow activities. The role monitors performance across multiple projects, participates in project reviews, supports closeouts, escalates significant financial concerns, and collaborates with project, finance, accounting, procurement, billing, and operations teams on financial guidance and process improvement.

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; 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 and strong proficiency with ERP systems; Oracle is preferred.
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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional accounting or finance designation such as CPA, CMA, ACCA, CGA, or equivalent.
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, 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 activities 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 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