Senior Operational Finance Analyst Appleton, WI

Senior Operational Finance Analyst - AZCO (Appleton, WI)

Join AZCO, a wholly‑owned construction subsidiary of Burns & McDonnell, as a Senior Operational Finance Analyst. This role immerses you in financial reporting and analysis while working closely with business stakeholders and executive leadership. The position is based in Appleton, WI and is open for at least 72 hours or until filled.

• Collaborate with executive leadership in defining and implementing AZCO goals.
• Develop and execute best practices for finance processes.
• Work with leadership to develop the annual business plan and 4th‑quarter forecast.
• Monitor and manage monthly financial results.
• Perform ad‑hoc requests supporting executive business goals, such as client and market trend analyses, sensitivity and scenario planning, and project pricing development.
• Serve as a liaison for project teams on all financial aspects including revenue recognition, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, billing, project costing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Evaluate revenue recognition: review contracts, interpret financial implications, apply construction/engineering accounting standards, and analyze project cost reports including risks, contingencies, and warranties.
• Attend monthly project review meetings to provide recommendations on revenue recognition.
• Assist with close‑period activities: reviewing contracts, performing financial variance analyses, and supporting the company’s annual external audit.
• Collaborate with Operational Finance Analysts, Financial Managers, and Corporate Finance teams in other offices to develop solutions for superior client service.
• Maintain knowledge of accounting systems and data reporting capabilities (Oracle, Microsoft Power BI, Eco Sys, Anaplan).
• Execute reporting requirements in coordination with Finance, Marketing, and other groups to deliver accurate and timely data.
• Lead instructional and informational training for project teams on accounting standards, system enhancements, reporting capabilities, corporate initiatives, and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum eight (8) years of related accounting experience (public accounting experience is an asset).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, well‑organized, with strong client‑service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred: experience accounting for contracts in construction/engineering with exposure to percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition; experience with Oracle and Microsoft Power BI; additional credit for an MBA.

Travel:
Yes, 5% of the time. Full‑time. In‑office position located in Appleton, WI.

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Note:

This posting remains open for a minimum of 72 hours and will stay open until the position is filled.