Financial Manager - I2CS - Tysons, VA

We are looking to expand our Finance Management team to support M.C. Dean's Critical Infrastructure Solutions business unit. The successful candidate will interact with project teams and customers on a regular basis. The candidate will enter orders in our CMS system, enter in work orders in our Infralink system, create, submit, and post billings for various contract types and assist in managing the accounts receivable and under-billings for large multi-year projects and programs. The candidate will provide cost analysis on projects. Responsibilities include the following:

Project Cost Control:

• Engage with project management team to come up with accurate budgets and manpower forecast for multi-year Program.
• Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual analysis on weekly basis, identifying and eliminating root cause for variances and communicating with project mangers on the same.
• Establish accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash-positive for the duration; monitor monthly to ensure the forecast remains accurate and job stays cash-positive for the duration. Take necessary steps to adjust forecast as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely complex billing submission monthly.
• Contract Reconciliations and change order tracking to accurately reflect correct values.
• Ad-hoc reporting for project managers and executives.
• Conduct highly efficient and effective monthly Key Project Reviews (KPR).
• Assist project team with monthly financial forms:
• Provide cost analysis and require explanation of variances from the project team.
• Help project management team in preparation monthly financial forms for review with management.
• Ensure acceptable justification for all found variances (fades/gains).

Project Procurement Planning:

• Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with project management team to come up with a detailed procurement plan for the project after award; ensure compliance and logistics are included in the plan.
• Help project team procure the job according to plan before 20% completion.
• Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs plan; ensure acceptable justification prior to adjusting the plan.
• Award Management
• Enter orders in our CMS system in a timely manner.
• Create work orders in our Infralink system for service operations teams to schedule.
• Produce monthly billing for assigned projects ensuring compliance with the invoicing terms and conditions.
• Assist in resolution of billing concerns to ensure timely payment of invoices.
• Post invoices in customers' invoice systems and M. C. Dean's accounting system as applicable.
• Prepare and provide data for required monthly reports and participate in weekly regional meetings.
• Monitor contract compliance and customer reporting as pertains to billing.

Divisional Reporting:

• Prepare detailed financial statements for the division, including revenue reports, statements of direct and indirect costs, profit and loss (P&L) accounts, backlog summaries, and sales reports.
• Analyze the prepared financial statements to identify trends, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Provide in-depth explanations for significant fluctuations in revenues, costs, and profitability.
• Monitor and report on project or service backlogs and sales pipelines. Evaluate how these metrics impact current and future financial performance.
• Distinguish between direct and indirect costs, ensuring accurate allocation and reporting. Support cost control efforts by highlighting areas of concern and recommending corrective actions.
• Deliver regular and ad-hoc performance reports to divisional and group management. Facilitate strategic planning and operational reviews by providing clear, data-driven insights.
• Work closely with divisional leadership, finance teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial goals and transparency in reporting processes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and relevance. Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices in financial reporting

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 8+ years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Be able to work collaboratively and interact effectively with team members.

• Be a self-starter; problem solver and be able to work independently.

• Should possess effective communication skills..

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Military Reserve pay offset

• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Identify and understand the speech of another person.