Financial Analyst - Construction

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is currently seeking a Financial Analyst to join the team in our corporate office in Seattle, WA. 

The Financial Analyst is responsible for all accounting relating to project cost and project revenue control.  This is accomplished by monitoring and maintaining project cost, billing, and revenue information in the financial database, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 (DAX).  The Financial Analyst works closely with Area, Regional, and Project Mangers.

Responsibilities:

• Issue new project numbers.
• Approve or reject Project Setup Notices and Budget Revisions based on their compliance with the client, contract, and CBRE Heery's policies regarding contracts and revenue recognition.
• Process approved Project Setup Notices and Budget Revisions.
• Advise Project Managers on how to set up projects, track costs, and analyze projects.
• Ensure that internal controls are being met in regard to contracts & signing procedures.
• Transfer time and expenses as requested by Management in DAX.
• Run DAX processes on an as needed basis to recalculate project costs, revenue and billings.
• Possessing a clear understanding of how these processes move and impact data from DAX Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Project Accounting, and General Ledger.
• Review CBRE Heery, Inc. financial statements, including FLASH Blues, Grays, and Greens while understanding the impact of project changes to CBRE Heery Inc.'s Profit & Loss Statement.
• Routinely conduct comprehensive reviews of all assigned projects using DAX & DAX Reports.
• Additional project analysis and special assignments as needed.
• Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to co-workers.
• May coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

• 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, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information to supervisors and finance management.
• Requires knowledge of basic financial terms, concepts and accounting principles.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret financial information and the ability to accurately explain/report activity in verbal and written communications.
• Requires intermediate analytical skills.
• Computer skills, including specific knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong work ethic and adaptable.

Education and Experience  

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university in a business-related field.   
• Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred. 
• Some prior related work experience preferred but not required.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet development and modeling skills.
• 3+ years related experience.
• Developed analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Good organization skills that promote prioritizing and meeting deadlines.
• Great problem-solving skills.
• Experience in managing and reconciling large amounts of financial and statistical data.
• Experience in accounting for professional services at a project level, including both customer billing and project budgeting.
• Experience in process improvement.
• Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 experience is a plus.

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $70K - $80K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs.*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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