Associate, Construction Finance

Summary

We are seeking an Associate for our Construction Finance team. This position will aid the Construction Finance team in budgeting, forecasting, variance reporting and analysis of our multi-billion-dollar capital projects. You will effectively communicate results to senior leaders to enable and enhance decision making. This person will be based in Arlington, VA.

General Description Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial management of specific business area(s):

• Developing and managing budgets

• Reporting actuals

• Variance analysis

• Trend and forecast updates

• Liquidity management

• Change management

• Contract review

• Supplier risk analysis

• Understand and assist with accounting treatments

• Provide data-driven insights to drive business decisions

• Executive level presentations on financial results:

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.

• Support external reporting requirements.

• Ad-hoc reporting as requested.

• Develop relationships with key stakeholders within your business area, including project controls, construction, engineering, development, accounting and leadership, to gather data and align financial goals.

• Continual process improvement to streamline financial processes, enhance reporting tools, and building financial models.

Qualifications

Required experience

• 2+ years of experience in Finance, Cost Engineering, Project Controls, Accounting or related field.
• Demonstrated analytical and quantitative abilities, and understanding of key financial concepts.
• Ability to self-direct work in an unstructured, fast paced environment, and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness with the ability to influence and challenge.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues and present key details and conclusions.
• Proactive problem solving mindset to achieve business and financial objectives.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated initiative and ownership of work with strong attention to detail.
• High level of ethics, integrity and emotional intelligence with ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Financial Modeling.
• Willing to report in office, daily.
• Occasional travel to construction site(s) or Houston office will be required.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or relevant field.