Financial Analyst - Richmond, VA

Overview

About M.C. Dean M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us? Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values-agility, expertise, and trust-we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

• Project Cost Control:

• Engage with the project management team to come up with accurate budgets and manpower forecasts for multi-year construction projects.

• Monitor and control indirect costs by performing budget to actual analysis on a weekly basis; identifying and eliminating root cause for variances.

• Establish an accurate cash flow forecast to ensure the project is cash-positive for the duration; monitor monthly to ensure the forecast remains accurate and the job stays cash-positive for the duration. Take necessary steps to adjust the forecast as needed.

• Ensure accurate and timely complex multi-million cost-plus billing submission on a monthly basis.

• Project Procurement Planning:

• Lead procurement planning effort for the project. Work closely with the project management team to come up with a detailed procurement plan for the project after award; ensure compliance and logistics are included in the plan.

• Help the project team procure the job according to plan before 20% completion.

• Perform monthly analysis of actual bought vs plan; ensure acceptable justification prior to adjusting the plan.

• Work Breakdown Structure:

• Assist the project management team in establishing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at the time of award.

• Assist with maintenance of WBS responsibilities at the project level.

• Ensure WBS is maintained throughout the project duration.

• Project Controls:

• Assist project team with monthly financial forms:

• Provide cost analysis and require an explanation of variances from the project team.

• Help project management team in preparation monthly financial forms for review with management.

• Ensure acceptable justification for all found variances (fades/gains).

Qualifications

Experience:

• The incumbent must have two years of related experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail in completing work tasks.
• Ability to work independently and manage own deadlines.
• Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills.
• Use of accounting principles to solve problems.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or related field with 2+ years of experience

Desired Qualities:

• Self-starter.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently on given assignments and ask questions as needed.
• Eagerness to learn and advance career within the company.

Location/Travel:

• Occasional travel to other project sites.

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screen for a long period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Pay Range

USD $70,480.00 - USD $88,100.00 /Yr.