Project Financial Analyst

Revenue and Cost Control

• Ensure appropriate revenue recognition methods are applied to each project.
• Validate Deltek/Vantagepoint project setups for accurate budgets, phases, and tasks.
• Review project expenditures, labor mix, and subconsultant costs to confirm consistency with contract terms.
• Alert leadership to financial risks and recommend corrective actions to bring underperforming projects back on track.

Collaboration and Communication

• Partner with Billing Specialists to ensure accurate invoicing, milestone verification, and revenue alignment.
• Coordinate with Project Coordinators to synchronize scheduling, deliverable progress, and billing readiness.
• Present financial updates and performance metrics in department and leadership meetings.
• Build cross-functional relationships across Finance, Operations, and Project Management teams to foster accountability and transparency.
• Builds Financial fluency through informal coaching and training with VP’s, Program Managers, and Project Managers.

Data, Systems, and Reporting

• Utilize Deltek Vantagepoint, Power BI, and Smartsheet for financial reporting and dashboard analytics.
• Promote visual dashboards tracking financial performance, AR aging, and forecasting accuracy.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and data processes for efficiency and accuracy through the develop of standard operating procedures / standard workflows as well as formal escalation policies for effective and timely communication.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, Power Query).
• Working knowledge of Deltek Vantagepoint, Power BI, and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on building relationships and influencing decisions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent work experience.

• 4-7 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or business partnership, preferably in the AEC industry.

• Experience with project-based ERP systems (Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint preferred).

• Prior exposure to engineering, architecture, or construction financial management is preferred.

• Dependent upon experience.

• CPH offers Medical, Dental and Vision and Long-Term Disability with a quality insurance company.

• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability.

• 401K, Paid Personal Time Off, Paid Holidays, and Paid Paternal Leave.

CPH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Drug Free Work Environment Employer.