Operational Finance Analyst Appleton, WI

Operational Finance Analyst – AZCO (Appleton, WI)

Operational Finance Analyst – AZCO (Appleton, WI)

The Operational Finance Analyst position is a dynamic finance‑based role immersed in AZCO, a wholly‑owned construction subsidiary of Burns & McDonnell. The ideal candidate enjoys engaging directly with business stakeholders, financial reporting and analysis, and can alternate seamlessly between detailed analysis and executive level strategy and communication.

AZCO is a nationwide provider of heavy industrial construction and prefabrication services, providing self‑perform construction services within numerous industries and having built projects such as natural gas‑fired power plants, airport fuel systems, biodiesel crush plants, and utility‑scale solar farms. The Operational Finance Analyst serves as a key financial contact for project teams and AZCO executive leadership.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and implement AZCO goals.
• Develop and execute best practices.
• Work with leadership to develop the annual business plan and 4th quarter forecast.
• Monitor and manage monthly financial results.
• Respond to ad hoc requests supporting executive leadership, such as client and market trend analyses, sensitivity and scenario planning, and project pricing development.

• Serve as liaison for project teams within AZCO in all financial aspects including revenue recognition, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, billing, project costing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Evaluate revenue recognition by reviewing contracts and interpreting financial implications, applying construction/engineering accounting standards, and analyzing project cost reports including risks, contingencies, and warranties.
• Attend monthly project review meetings to provide recommendations on revenue recognition to project teams.
• Assist with key close period activities, including reviewing and analyzing key contracts, performing financial variance analyses, and supporting the company’s annual external audit.
• Collaborate with Operational Finance Analysts, Financial Managers, and Corporate Finance employee‑owners located in other offices to develop and foster solutions that result in superior client service.

• Maintain and leverage ongoing knowledge of accounting systems and data reporting capabilities, including Oracle, Microsoft Power BI, Eco Sys, and Anaplan.
• Execute reporting requirements in coordination with Finance, Marketing, and other groups to ensure accurate and timely data is delivered to stakeholders.
• Lead instructional and informational trainings for project teams, covering topics such as accounting standards, system enhancements, reporting capabilities, corporate initiatives, and best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 4 years of related accounting experience (public accounting experience a plus).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, well‑organized with strong client‑service skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Preferred (but not required):
• Experience accounting for contracts in the construction/engineering industry with exposure to percentage‑of‑completion revenue recognition (or software revenue recognition).
• Experience with Oracle and Microsoft Power BI.
• One year of additional credit for an MBA.

This is an in‑office position located in Appleton, WI.

Location:

US‑WI‑Appleton

Schedule:

Full‑time
Travel:
Yes, 5% of the time
Job Hire Type:
Experienced #COR N/A
Job

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.