Senior Operational Finance Analyst

the Client•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Operational Finance Analyst serves as a financial liaison, combining accounting and operational support for the business. The role works collaboratively with business and project teams—including Project Managers, Field Superintendents, and Project Controls team members—and has exposure to multiple levels of leadership, including the executive leadership team. The analyst provides financial analysis and project-level support, contributes to department-wide and company-wide initiatives, and applies business knowledge and technical skills to evaluate complex challenges and drive value.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Eight years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and well-organized, with strong client service skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience; additional credit may be given for it.

Responsibilities

Analyze company, Global Practices, Regions, and Business Lines financial data and key performance indicators to provide meaningful insight to leadership.
Serve as a financial liaison to project teams on revenue recognition, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, billing, project costing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Partner with project teams to evaluate project revenue recognition, review contracts and interpret financial implications, apply construction and engineering accounting standards, and analyze project cost reports, risks, contingencies, and warranties.
Collaborate with Operational Finance Managers on planning initiatives and group coordination.
Create and lead formal and informal financial risk training for project managers, divisions, and location management.
Manage month-end close processes and tasks and prepare accurate financial reports.
Lead client-initiated and project-specific financial audits, and assist with the Company's annual financial audit.
Support and fulfill lead roles for special projects focused on innovation and process improvement.
Develop and implement best practices for the US and India Contract Analyst teams.
Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to less experienced staff.
Ensure adherence to QA/QC processes and compliance with company and site safety policies.
Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.