Finance Associate - Client Accounting

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide.

ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

ZS’ Corporate Support teams operate the firm’s core internal enterprise functions. Our global teams comprise team‑oriented, pragmatic and results‑driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds, but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication—whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee.

Client Accounting Team. Client Accounting was formed six years ago to help with the ASC 606 implementation and today is responsible for end‑to‑end project lifecycle work and project financial governance. This individual will join the existing team and continue to build on progress within the space.

Client Accounting is responsible for end‑to‑end project lifecycle work and project financial governance. This role will report into the Client Accounting Specialist and will work closely the existing teammates along with Controllership, Finance Business Partners and our Finance Systems team.

• Support ZS’s largest, most at‑risk projects throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage revenue recognition including forecast/completion estimates, and margins at a project level and ensure accuracy of revenue portion of ZS financial statements
• Focus on pricing reviews, project setup, project forecasting, and analysis on project financial decisions
• Collaborate with others within finance to find solutions to at‑risk projects, provide project commentary and flag to leadership if necessary
• Leverage others including our offshore Client Accounting team, FBPs, and Controllership to help elevate and solve for project financial risks
• Ensure project financial transactions including billings and collections are maintained
• Perform monthly governance work streams to support accounting output, both at project and company level
• Contribute to new processes, employ new technologies, and create governance around our revenue recognition policy
• Collaborate with others in finance on special projects

• BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area
• 0‑2 years relevant work experience, preferably in public accounting, corporate accounting, or project financial management
• Individual must be proactive, a self‑starter, capable of participating/implementing process changes
• Effective at collaborating cross‑functionally/geographically
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proven judgment and decision‑making abilities
• Fluency in English
• Client‑first mentality
• Intense work ethic
• Collaborative spirit and problem‑solving approach

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions

ZS is committed to a flexible and connected way of working. ZSers are onsite at clients or ZS offices three days a week. Combined flexibility to work remotely two days a week is also available. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well‑being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career…