Financial Analyst - Implementation Project Manager

Job Summary

Partner with the CFO to identify and prioritize projects that will improve our business. Examples include streamlining month-end closing, improving cost allocations, improving accounting and business reporting processes and reviewing data for trends and insights.

This job requires the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced multi tasked environment with a focus on customer service and support, quality work performance, and administration.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop training materials, policies and procedures to support improved processes.
• Perform certain month-end reviews on key accounting/finance areas. Exact scope is to be determined but may include reviewing certain construction projects month-end results and key overhead accounts for significant changes or metrics.
• Partner with the CFO in the ERP implementation process to coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, timelines and hold department leaders, EPR team members and the ERP software providers accountable to the implementation process, objectives and established timeline.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of key ERP decision points and considerations.
• Identify data integrity issues and lead efforts to improve data quality and data governance. Examples include customer data, job data and employee data.
• Coordinate training from the ERP software provider for training of identified internal trainers (i.e.: train-the-trainer).
• Evaluate use of the ERP post implementation and compare it to original objectives. Identify gaps/improvements and build plan (with departments) mitigate gaps (continuous improvement efforts).
• Drive continuous improvement with the ERP as a go-to resource for other departments, assisting them in using the ERP to make our processes more efficient and effective.
• Document or assist in documenting process changes, new policies and procedures and distribute documentation to users.

This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an accounting or finance field demonstrating leadership of people and/or processes.
• Demonstrates a process improvement mindset and track record of successful project execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance strongly preferred. Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Existing project management experience preferred.
• Core understanding of accounting, GAAP and accounting process flows.
• Public accounting experience and/or experience in FP&A and/or business analyst work is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Coins or Viewpoint Software Experience and ability to think strategically, make sound decisions, and produce accurate and timely results is required.
• Ability to demonstrate integrity and professionalism is required
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to company values is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are required.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced multi-task environment is required.
• Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions is required.
• Good organizational skills with a strong attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision is required.
• Maintaining confidentiality is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required.
• Complying with all operating policies, procedures, executed Plans, and Programs is required.

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, customers, vendors and suppliers.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or…