Sr Project Financial Manager

AtkinsRéalis•Miami, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Financial Manager to join their Total Rewards team in Miami, FL. This role involves managing the daily operations of the Project Finance group, focusing on project financial analysis, Project Manager (PM) support, project invoicing, and project costing. The position requires significant depth of experience, including prior experience as a Project Financial Manager, and involves taking a recognized leadership role within the region/firm. The Sr Project Financial Manager may also provide guidance and mentorship to other Project Financial Managers. The role demands thorough knowledge of business administration practices, cost accounting principles, ethics, compliance, internal controls, and personnel management, along with an understanding of the consulting engineering industry and project cost systems. Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential, as is technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of GAAP. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access) is required. The position is hybrid, requiring at least two days a week on-site. The role also involves directly managing Project Financial Administrators, acting as an advisor on functional area issues, collaborating with firm leadership for continuous improvement, managing Project Finance budgets and forecasts, and monitoring overhead costs and capital expenditures. The manager will work with Treasury to forecast and track billing goals to improve cash flow, and with the Oracle Projects System Manager to coordinate staff training. Key responsibilities include applying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) knowledge, collaborating on contract documents and project audits, supporting proposal development, coordinating contract audits with Internal Audit, and assisting with identifying and remediating contract issues and risks. The role also involves conducting periodic comprehensive project reviews, working on Oracle system setup and improvements, leading special assignments, maintaining professional skills through continuous education and professional societies, and assisting in mergers and acquisitions due diligence. All work must comply with company policy, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
Minimum thirteen years’ experience in financial and administrative work.
At least five years in a supervisory capacity with budget responsibility.
Prior experience as a Project Financial Manager.
Thorough knowledge of business administration practices and principles including cost accounting principles, ethics and compliance, internal controls, and personnel management.
Knowledge of consulting engineering industry and the project cost systems.
Strong analytical ability.
Good communication/interpersonal skills.
Organizational skills.
Technical accounting skills.
Understanding of GAAP.
Strong PC skills and ability to work in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word and Access.
Ability to deal effectively and harmoniously with people at all levels of the organization and to represent the firm professionally.
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) training.

Responsibilities

Manages the daily operations of the Project Finance group based on assigned area of responsibility, including project financial analysis/Project Manager (PM) support, project invoicing, and project costing.
May provide guidance and mentorship to Project Financial Managers.
Directly manages Project Financial Administrators.
Acts as an advisor and internal consultant on issues related to functional area of responsibility.
Proactively works in collaboration with firm leadership to identify, address, and resolve issues and to implement continuous improvement and ensure optimal quality of processes and procedures.
Manages Project Finance budgets and generates forecasts; monitors and controls overhead costs and capital expenditures.
Forecasts monthly billing goals, and tracks and manages to goals in order to project and improve the firm’s cash flow (working with Treasury).
Oversees and coordinates delivery of internal staff training on Oracle Projects and Project Financial Management training (working with Oracle Projects System Manager).
Applies knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and collaborates with Manager of Government Compliance to ensure that contract documents are prepared in accordance with project requirements and government regulations.
Collaborates with Marketing and Finance staff and Manager of Government Compliance to provide data and any other necessary support for pre and post award project audits.
Collaborates with Finance Directors, technical managers, and Marketing staff to provide in support of proposal development, e.g., rate development, negotiations of prime contract proposals and modifications.
Works with Internal Audit to coordinate contract audits and reviews.
Collaborates with Project Management Office to identify business processes and support needed for large projects and programs.
Assists Project Finance staff and/or PMs in identifying and remediating contract issues and risks (as required based on escalation procedures).
In coordination with PMs, conducts periodic (monthly, quarterly, as required) comprehensive project reviews and prepares report documenting review.
Works with Oracle Projects System Manager (super user) on Oracle system set up, maintenance, and improvements.
Leads special assignments and company initiatives as directed.
Maintains professional and management skill currency by attending seminars and taking continuing education courses.
Maintains an active participation in related professional societies to stay updated on industry trends.
Assists in due diligence of mergers and acquisitions.
Performs all work in compliance with company policy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements as defined by and implemented through key controls.
Provides guidance to PMs regarding company’s application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance procedures to projects.
May perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.