Financial Analyst

Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA) is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Accounting / Financial Analyst to join our team in an embedded role within District One DOT office in Bartow, FL. This position serves as a key financial partner to project teams, supporting sound decision-making through accurate financial oversight, analysis, and reporting in a fast-paced, project-based engineering environment. This position supports career growth and leadership within a firm committed to elevating both communities and its people.

• Prepare financial analysis, reports, and project performance dashboards
• Budget, forecasting, and variance analysis (budget vs. actual, forecast vs. actual)
• Perform complex general ledger reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close
• Partner with Project Managers with budget tracking, burn rate analysis, and forecasting
• Monitor and analyze performance, including labor, overhead, and direct expenses
• Review and reconcile Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules
• Review project setups to ensure accurate contract terms, billing rates, and funding allocations
• Support treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable and cash flow management

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or financial analysis experience
• Experience in an engineering, architecture, construction, or professional services firm is preferred

• Strong understanding of GAAP and project-based accounting principles
• Knowledge of federal funding a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in engineering firms (e.g., Ajera, Deltek, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, financial modeling
• Strong financial research skills to identify and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to shift between tasks quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Clear and effective communication, attention to detail
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In support of Patel, Greene and Associates’ mission to “elevate our families, communities, and profession,” we are committed to gathering the highest caliber of talent and creating an environment for each to collaborate and achieve their highest potential, ultimately delivering superior work to our clients. That means every position at PGA is open to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Our criteria is simple—you must be kind, hard-working, team-oriented, and have the potential to be excellent at your job. By following this approach, we have built a diverse team that has made PGA one of the best firms to work for in our industry.