Lead Financial Coordinator

Lead Financial Coordinator

OBJECTIVE:
As the Lead Financial Coordinator on a temporary 12-18-month contract, you have the unique opportunity to chart your course to success. Dive into a role that not only enhances your financial skills but also opens doors to potential full-time engagement, coupled with health, dental and life insurance benefits after just 90 days. Transform your career trajectory, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Contract Invoicing: Ensure contracts are invoiced correctly and submit required paperwork on time.
- Data Maintenance: Regularly update quantity, labor and other percentage data on a weekly basis for accurate financial reporting.
- Follow-up: Follow up on outstanding balances and purchase orders to ensure financial stability.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial reports and maintain contract status reports.
- Reviewing Project Estimates: Scrutinize project estimates and awards to identify errors and determine necessary corrective actions.
- Cost Coding Systems: Collaborate with financial and project managers to plan cost coding systems for new projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Data Entry and Organization: Enter and organize estimates, change orders, billings and pending funds into the CMS system to maintain accurate financial records.
- Reports and Analysis: Analyze expense reports and make necessary adjustments. Regularly update labor productivity reports, project progress and expenses in comparison to estimates.
- Miscoded Time Sheets: Identify and correct miscoded time sheets and create new cost codes when required.
- Post-Job Analysis: Contribute to post-job analysis and participate in lessons learned sessions to enhance future financial coordination.
- Journal Entries: Prepare journal entries to correct job costs and provide necessary cost information upon request.
- Invoice Allocation: Utilize labor rate breakdowns to effectively allocate invoices, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in financial co-ordination or a similar role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- Capable of working autonomously and in co-operation with a team.
- Outstanding analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices.