Sr Project Financial Manager

AtkinsRéalis•Miami, FL

11h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Project Financial Manager to join our 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 Sr Project Financial Manager is expected to have significant depth of experience, including prior experience as a Project Financial Manager, and to take a recognized leadership role in the region/firm. The position requires thorough knowledge of business administration practices and principles, including cost accounting principles, ethics and compliance, internal controls, and personnel management, as well as knowledge of the consulting engineering industry and project cost systems. Strong analytical ability, communication/interpersonal skills, organizational skills, technical accounting skills, and understanding of GAAP are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access) is required. The role demands effective and harmonious interaction with all levels of the organization and professional representation of the firm. This is a hybrid position requiring at least 2 days a week on-site. The role also involves acting as an advisor and internal consultant on functional area issues, proactively collaborating with firm leadership to identify and resolve issues, and implementing continuous improvement. Responsibilities include managing Project Finance budgets, generating forecasts, monitoring overhead costs and capital expenditures, and working with Treasury to forecast and manage monthly billing goals to improve cash flow. The manager will also oversee and coordinate internal staff training on Oracle Projects and Project Financial Management, apply knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and collaborate with the Manager of Government Compliance to ensure contract document compliance. Support for pre and post award project audits, proposal development (rate development, contract negotiations), and coordination of contract audits with Internal Audit are also key. The role involves collaborating with the Project Management Office on business processes for large projects, assisting staff and PMs with contract issues and risks, conducting periodic comprehensive project reviews, and working with the Oracle Projects System Manager on system setup and improvements. Leading special assignments and company initiatives, maintaining professional skills, and assisting in due diligence for mergers and acquisitions are also part of the role. All work must comply with company policy, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Requirements

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.
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.
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.
Manages project financial analysis/Project Manager (PM) support, project invoicing, and project costing for assigned area of responsibility.
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.
Based on assigned area of responsibility, manages Project Finance budgets and generates forecasts.
Monitors and controls overhead costs and capital expenditures.
Working with Treasury, forecasts monthly billing goals, and tracks and manages to goals in order to project and improve the firm’s cash flow.
Working with Oracle Projects System Manager (super user), oversees and coordinates delivery of internal staff training on Oracle Projects and Project Financial Management training.
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.
As required based on escalation procedures, assists Project Finance staff and/or PMs in identifying and remediating contract issues and risks.
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.