Financial Controls Associate

The Financial Controls Associate works directly with project managers, program controls directors, and project controls staff in support of project financial goals and objectives. This includes project setup, work plan coordination, contract administration, measuring and reporting progress, and analyzing cost or budgetary deviations.

Requirements

• Initiate and support in the review, approval, and execution of project related contracts and applicable change orders.
• Responsible for timely and accurate invoice reviews and approval processes.
• Assist in the monthly reporting process, including but not limited to budget to actual, project spend trends and cashflow analysis, submitting a draft report for discussion with management.
• Maintain proper project records and contract files.
• Help identify, resolve and guide appropriate staff on billing disputes and required corrections on draft invoice packages.
• Assist the project manager(s) in developing and maintaining the project workflow(s) and plan(s) to ensure project schedule and financials are reported accurately.
• Perform miscellaneous reconciliations of project financials, as needed.
• Assist in preparation of reports and presentations and aids in budgeting process.
• Ensure smooth workflows and operations by identifying needs, reporting any issues, and informing management of necessary actions required for improvement.
• Serve as the liaison between the Project Management Team and contractors/consultants to assist with troubleshooting various invoicing issues.
• Act as owner representative and perform required data entries related to the Client’s financial system(s).
• Present financial data while participating in project meetings and/or audits of financial information, as required.