Burns & McDonnell · 2 weeks ago
Senior Operational Finance Analyst - Corporate Accounting & Finance (Chicago)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $190K/yr
8+ years expBurns & McDonnell is a dynamic company located in Chicago, IL, seeking a Senior Operational Finance Analyst to serve the Great Lakes Region. The role involves engaging with business leaders, financial reporting and analysis, and supporting executive leadership in achieving financial goals and best practices.
ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources
Hiring Manager
Danielle Stetzenbach
Responsibilities
Assist executive leadership team on defining and implementing region goals and best practices
Support leadership as they develop the annual business plan and 4th quarter forecast
Monitor and report monthly financial results
Ad hoc requests to support business goals of executive leadership, such as client and market trend analyses, sensitivity and scenario planning, and project pricing development
Serve as a liaison for project teams within the region in all financial aspects including revenue recognition, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, billing, project costing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Evaluate revenue recognition for the region, which includes reviewing contracts and interpreting financial implications, applying construction/engineering accounting standards, and analyzing project cost reports including risks, contingencies, and warranty
Attend monthly project review meetings to provide recommendations and guidance to project teams
Assist with key close period activities, including reviewing and analyzing key contracts, performing financial variance analyses, and supporting the company’s annual external audit
Collaborate with Operational Finance Analysts, Financial Managers, and Corporate Accounting employee-owners located in other offices to develop and promote solutions that result in superior client service
Maintain and leverage ongoing knowledge of accounting systems and data reporting capabilities, including Oracle, Microsoft Power BI, and EcoSys
Execute reporting requirements including coordination with Accounting, Marketing, and other groups to ensure accurate and timely data is delivered to stakeholders
Lead instructional and informational trainings for project teams covering a variety of topics including accounting standards, system enhancements, reporting capabilities, corporate initiatives, and best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Minimum eight (8) years of related accounting experience; extra credit may be given for public accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Must be self-motivated, detailed, well-organized and have strong client service skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Experience accounting for contracts in the construction/engineering industry with exposure to percentage of completion revenue recognition (or software revenue recognition)
Experience with Oracle and Microsoft Power BI
One year of additional credit given may be given for MBA
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) retirement program
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Leslie Duke
Chief Executive Officer
Alissa Schuessler
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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