Cost & Project Analyst

About This Role

This role will provide timely and accurate project planning and financial controls supporting operations at Oceaneering's Marine Services Division and US Government Contracts. It coordinates with Program Management and Contracts to satisfy project contractual requirements and implements operational excellence initiatives.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Support User Acceptance Training “UAT” testing, as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree
• Experience with Government Contracting and/or as a Financial or Cost Analyst
• Advanced skill with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, macros, lookups, and complex formulas
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, inter and intra company accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and U.S. GAAP
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience with Government Contracting and/or experience as a Financial or Cost Analyst.

Nice to Have

• Understanding and knowledge of different contract types to include firm fixed price, time and material, and cost-plus fixed fee

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits