Financial/Cost Analyst - DIRECT HIRE - Spherion Mid Ohio

Job Title: Financial/Cost Analyst - 25-00645

The Professional Division of Spherion Mid-Ohio has partnered with a well-established and growing construction company in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Financial or Cost Analyst.         
This in-person position offers a salary of up to $100K, plus bonus based on experience and skill set. Join their team today!

**This is a direct hire opportunity! Never go through a temp-to-hire process. If selected, day ONE you are this companies employee!**

The Financial/Cost Analyst – is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily financial operations of the Columbus office. This role ensures that construction projects are accurately forecasted and achieve the expected profitability. If you're passionate about negotiating contracts, creating estimates, and maintaining project budgets, this opportunity is for you!

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with project operations to ensure all financial aspects of active projects are thoroughly reviewed and analyzed before capital is committed
• Schedule and oversee the content of monthly job projection (MPSR) meetings
• Ensure accurate cost estimates for all projects within the location
• Coordinate weekly job cost reviews with operations to compare actual costs against projected estimates
• Oversee change management processes in collaboration with project operations
• Manage and review all purchase orders and subcontract submissions to Purchasing, ensuring costs align with project estimates
• Ensure timely weekly and monthly billings, and work with project operations to meet monthly billing targets
• Assist the Director of Finance with any inquiries related to job cost reporting
• Approve and allocate expenses to the appropriate GL accounts for the location
• Report and address any questions from the Director of Finance regarding job cost reporting
• Manage the accurate set-up and closing of all new jobs within the location
• Continuously analyze project risks and take steps to mitigate them
• Assist in the development of the annual budget
• Adhere to company safety policies to maintain a safe work environment

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required or 2-3 years of equivalent work experience

• VISTA software experience, accounting and project management experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a multi-task environment and prioritize workload
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Able to work in a team environment
• Accuracy is a must and strong attention to details
• Great communication skills both verbal and written

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401K -match up to 4%
• PTO
• Six paid company holidays

Does this sound like the opportunity you have been seeking? Apply with resume today!
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