Cost & Project Analyst I

This position provides timely and accurate project planning and financial controls to internal management and external customers in support of Operations at Oceaneerings Marine Services Division (MSD) and US Government Contracts. The Cost & Project Analyst coordinates extensively with Program Management and the Contracts department to ensure that the projects contractual requirements are satisfied. This role also strives to implement operational excellence initiatives to increase efficiency.

Review and approve cost estimates for Delivery/Task Orders.
Set up projects in the accounting system for cost accumulation billing and reporting.
Support Project Managers to prepare and analyze internal Revenue forecast for monthly quarterly and year end estimates.
Create Process and Post bi-weekly and monthly invoices.
Provide project controls support to include weekly actual report hours summary report estimate to complete (ETC) development estimate at complete (EAC) development and variance at completion (VAC) analysis.
Lead the month-end close process to provide Forecast vs Actual variances and journal entries for assigned projects or portfolio.
Support Program Managers by creating and analyzing Project Status Reports and assist in the development of Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plans.
Prepare and support monthly Customer reporting requirements.
Lead cash flow collections by reviewing Accounts Receivable outstanding and Unbilled Accounts Receivable for assigned projects or portfolio.
Assist the regional finance lead in SOX compliance and testing and external regulatory reporting / compliance.
Support implementation of financial standards in the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university.
• US Government Contracting experience preferredorone (1) plus yearof equivalent relevant experience as a Financial or Cost Analyst.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of different contract types to includefirm fixed price time and material and cost-plus fixed fee.
• Demonstrated advanced skill/expertise with Microsoft Excel including experience with pivot tables macros lookups and complex formulas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and practical understanding/application of cost accounting principles;inter and intra company accounting;Sarbanes-Oxley Act;.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial modeling concepts (what if analysis).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics (Preferred)

• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint ERP system and Propricer software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative working style and ability to work across multiple geographies and with a distributed workforce.
• Systematic solution-oriented and flexible.
• Solves problems and acts decisively on problems of moderate complexity and financial risk.
• Work independently with limited oversight.

Working Conditions

This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows.

• Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace
• Work surface is stable (flat)
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Job tasks are performed in close proximity to other people

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered LIGHT work.

Pay Transparency

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role however may include Health and Wellness Mental Health Retirement Savings Life and Disability Paid Maternity and Parental Leave Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Compensation: $65000.00 - $75000.00