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We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Project Controller / Financial Analyst to join our project management office. In this role, you will provide essential financial oversight for our government programs, ensuring that projects remain compliant and on schedule. You will work with both project managers and the finance team providing data-driven insights to execute complex federal contracts.
Job Responsibility:
Project Lifecycle Management: Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) in accordance with contract awards
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EACs)
Revenue Recognition: Analyze and report on project revenue, profit margins, and variance (Actual vs. Budget)
Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all financial activities adhere to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), and GAAP
Invoicing & Receivables: Oversee the preparation of project invoices (CPFF, T&M, Firm Fixed Price) and monitor project specific receivables
Workforce Management: Track labor hours, subcontractor costs, Material, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) to ensure alignment with funding ceilings
Reporting: Prepare monthly Program Management Review (PMR) reports and provide financial transparency to Program Managers (PMs) and Executives
Requirements:
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Math, or similar field
3+ years of experience in financial analysis and/or project controls
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling)
Experience with Procas (or equivalent accounting system for defense contractors, such as Deltek, Exostar)
Strong understanding of project lifecycle, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Strong written and verbal skills
Strong customer service and team-building skills
Nice to have:
Prior experience within the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry
Prior military or defense related experience with supply chain management and purchasing