Sr. Project Financial Analyst

TEI Construction Services•Duncan, SC

About The Position

As a Senior Project Financial Analyst at TEi Construction Services, you will lead financial oversight and project analysis for jobs across assigned regions. You’ll act as a strategic advisor to project teams and leadership, championing financial performance, driving process improvements, and ensuring adherence to enterprise-wide standards. This high-impact role requires advanced analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and deep industry insight to optimize project profitability and execution. Financial Management Monitor and analyze project costs, labor hours, forecasts (ETC), and percent-complete metrics to ensure financial accuracy and performance. Prepare project-related billing and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed. Guide bonding, billing, and revenue recognition processes to align with contract requirements and cash flow targets. Perform month-end project reconciliations, accruals, and compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Critical Thinking Conduct in-depth analysis of project financials and workflows, benchmarking against best practices to identify areas for improvement. Interpret and communicate complex data sets—such as project cost trends, profitability, AP/AR balances, and schedule performance—to both field teams and management. Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks proactively through data-driven insight. Project Execution Serve as a subject matter expert on platforms such as InEight, Power BI, and Costpoint. Lead the integration of finance tools and systems with operational workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy. Ensure compliance with established business processes and financial procedures across all project phases. Provide day-to-day support to project teams—including project setup, forecasting, troubleshooting time collection issues (e.g., InEight), performance tracking, and project closeout activities. Collaboration Act as a strategic liaison between finance, operations, and executive leadership to align project execution with financial targets. Serve as the primary point of contact for client financial reporting and invoicing. Remain flexible and available for limited travel to project sites across the U.S., often with short notice. Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of work experience in finance analytics, project accounting
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Work experience in the construction industry
Experience with PowerBI, Costpoint, InEight, Microsoft Dynamics
Certified Public Accountant of similar certification

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze project costs, labor hours, forecasts (ETC), and percent-complete metrics to ensure financial accuracy and performance.
Prepare project-related billing and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.
Guide bonding, billing, and revenue recognition processes to align with contract requirements and cash flow targets.
Perform month-end project reconciliations, accruals, and compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
Conduct in-depth analysis of project financials and workflows, benchmarking against best practices to identify areas for improvement.
Interpret and communicate complex data sets—such as project cost trends, profitability, AP/AR balances, and schedule performance—to both field teams and management.
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks proactively through data-driven insight.
Serve as a subject matter expert on platforms such as InEight, Power BI, and Costpoint.
Lead the integration of finance tools and systems with operational workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure compliance with established business processes and financial procedures across all project phases.
Provide day-to-day support to project teams—including project setup, forecasting, troubleshooting time collection issues (e.g., InEight), performance tracking, and project closeout activities.
Act as a strategic liaison between finance, operations, and executive leadership to align project execution with financial targets.
Serve as the primary point of contact for client financial reporting and invoicing.
Remain flexible and available for limited travel to project sites across the U.S., often with short notice.
Mentor junior analysts and contribute to team knowledge development.