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JOB SUMMARY

Provide daily financial support to the project including monthly project cost reporting and analysis, month-end close requirements, cash flow tracking/forecasting, vendor payment management, ad-hoc analysis, and general financial support, within tight deadlines. May include direct supervisory responsibilities for entry level Finance positions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete monthly project cost reporting and distribute to management. Work with project managers to update project cost expectations and communicate all project activity via monthly report/presentation. Be the “go-to” person for financial information. Present cohesive and informative information to both Executive and non-Executive audiences; schedule and host training sessions as Finance SME without supervision required.
• Month-end close requirements, including prepare monthly project status and accrual reports, prepare and post applicable charge-outs and earned value journal entries in SAP. Prepare monthly or quarterly G/L lead sheet reconciliations as required by Controllership.
• Meet with stakeholders to forecast cash flow on a routine basis (monthly, quarterly, annually, project life). Prepare detailed cause of change and provide projection to actual variance analysis. Be able to create risks and opportunities for cash flow sensitivity and assign level of confidence.
• Maintain PMWeb (project tracking system) to be consistent with SAP (general ledger). Make enhancement recommendations to software and current close procedures.
• Review, audit, and approve contract drafts, purchase requisitions, and invoices/payment applications related to project.
• Research vendor payment issues and resolve.
• Assist in the vendor bid and award process including cost comparison and bid review meetings.
• Improve reporting processes using automation whenever possible.
• Perform other Ad-Hoc duties as assigned with minimal coaching.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Infrequent local travel. Long distance travel not required.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities (KSAs) required: 

  Microsoft Office (Advanced)               Ability to Communicate Clearly

  Organization Skills                              Ability to Meet Deadlines

  Forecasting                                         Basic Budgeting

  Analytical Thinking                              Planning and Scheduling

  Accounting Research                         Able to collaborate with project team

  Previous construction experience

  Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment (project, team, deadlines, etc.)

EDUCATION

Associate’s degree is required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics

EXPERIENCE

5+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.

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