Financial Analyst - Spokane, WA

Description

• Analyze actual results, identifying problems and trends, and recommend solutions or leverage points
• Work closely with the GL accounting team on monthly financial statements and with the project accounting group on project accounting issues for their BUs/COE
• Support DEA’s Alternative Project Delivery (APD) corporate group with annual budgeting, as well as be a member of the APD coordination team to help improve APD project profitability
• Prepare and present monthly Project Manager Performance (PMP) reports to BU/COE leadership, DEA’s president, and CFO.
• Analyze budget vs. actual revenue and expenditures and works with leadership to manage to budgets.
• Expected to assist other financial analysts to balance workflow
• Provide ad hoc financial diagnosis to the BU/COE general manager and others as appropriate within the BU/COE
• Work with BU/COE managers, practice leaders, and market leaders on creating an annual desired goal and required result budget
• Provide BU/COE leadership with financial information vital to the decision-making process
• Prepare and present a proforma monthly forecast for the BU/COE work with their leadership team for the monthly final monthly forecast.
• Work with BU/COE leaders and Operation leaders to monitor advanced bill (AB) pick-ups, write-offs, significant unbilled and accounts receivable, and write-offs
• Assist with the companywide budgeting process which may include helping with gathering and entering fixed costs into Adaptive, putting together goal and required result targets, and QC budgets
• Support DEA’s Business Development (BD) corporate group with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
• Prepare a rolling 12-month revenue forecasting for the BU/COE and work with Project Managers (PMs) and Market Leaders (MLs) on monthly updates
• Track BU/COE key metrics and provide monthly YTD results to BU/COE leadership teams

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate financial data to support business decisions
• Effective collaboration and communication skills across financial and non-financial teams
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting
• Experience supporting professional-services organizations such as engineering, architecture, or construction firms
• Familiarity with project-based accounting or multi-office financial reporting structures
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field
• Proven proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and financial software (e.g., Excel, Adaptive, Power BI, or similar)

Benefits

• Growth opportunities: Access to mentorship, professional support, and pathways for career advancement
• Work-life balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Wellbeing focus: Holistic Wellbeing Program centered on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
• Work Schedule: Flexible 9/80 schedule—every other Friday off!
• Financial wellness: Health Savings Account (HSA) and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contributions
• Retirement: 401k plan
• Professional development: Support for continuing education and training opportunities.
• Potential salary range: $85,000 - $100,000
• The posted salary range represents the typical range for this position and is provided in accordance with applicable state and local transparency laws. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Training + Development

Interview process

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