Financial Manager - SES - Tysons, VA

We are looking to expand our finance team to support M.C. Dean’s Security and Electronic Systems (SES) business unit. The successful candidate will interact with project teams and customers on a regular basis. The candidate will manage the finances, accounting, and contract compliance for large multi-year projects and programs. Responsibilities include the following:

• Work closely with Project Leadership team to validate estimated project costs to complete
• Understand the construction project lifecycle and translate changes in scope and schedule into meaningful budget and financial updates
• Lead Key Performance Reviews (KPRs) with Project Leadership teams to understand project status and costs to complete. Review and update month-end adjustments.
• Assist with cost, pricing, and reviews of proposals and change orders to verify accuracy and adherence to contractual requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing submissions on monthly basis
• Assist Project Leadership team in establishing Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) at the time of award and ensure WBS is maintained throughout the project
• Provide and update 36-month revenue and gross profit projections on a quarterly basis for assigned projects. Review with Senior Manager, Controller, and Operational Leadership
• Support overall business unit month end processing and reporting. Prepare and present financial results in Monthly Operational Unit Financial Review
• Produce Ad-hoc reporting for project managers and executives as needed.

• 8+ years of relevant experience
• 2+ years of construction industry experience
• Experience in construction project estimating
• Experience with Schedule of Values (SOV) invoicing to General Contractors
• Knowledge of general accounting principles.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail in completing work tasks.
• Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills.
• Use of accounting principles to solve problems

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

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:

•  Corporate Headquarters – Tysons, VA
•  Occasional travel to other project sites & company's offices.

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 screens for an extended period of time.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity in order 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.