OverviewPosition Title: Project Controller / Financial Analyst
Location: Aberdeen, MD
Reports To: Director of Finance
Job Type: Full-time
Clearance Requirement: Secret eligible (US citizenship is a must)
Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Project Controller / Financial Analyst to join our project management office. In this role, you will provide essential financial oversight for our government programs, ensuring that projects remain compliant and on schedule. You will work with both project managers and the finance team providing data-driven insights to execute complex federal contracts.
Key Responsibilities:- Project Lifecycle Management: Set up and maintain projects in the accounting system (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Unanet) in accordance with contract awards.
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EACs).
- Revenue Recognition: Analyze and report on project revenue, profit margins, and variance (Actual vs. Budget).
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all financial activities adhere to FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), CAS (Cost Accounting Standards), and GAAP.
- Invoicing & Receivables: Oversee the preparation of project invoices (CPFF, T&M, Firm Fixed Price) and monitor project specific receivables.
- Workforce Management: Track labor hours, subcontractor costs, Material, and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) to ensure alignment with funding ceilings.
- Reporting: Prepare monthly Program Management Review (PMR) reports and provide financial transparency to Program Managers (PMs) and Executives.
QualificationsEducation:- Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Math, or similar field.
Experience:- 3+ years of experience in financial analysis and/or project controls. Prior experience within the Government Contracting (GovCon) industry is preferred but not required
- Prior military or defense related experience with supply chain management and purchasing is highly desirable.
Skills:- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).
- Experience with Procas (or equivalent accounting system for defense contractors, such as Deltek, Exostar)
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Strong customer service and team-building skills.
- Experience with GovCon-specific ERP/Accounting software (e.g., Procas, Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, etc.) is highly desirable.
- Experience with various Government contract types: CPFF, CPAF, FFP, and T&M is highly desirable.
- Experience with DCAA/DCMA DFAR/FAR Compliance is highly desirable.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to travel as required.
- Standard office environment with occasional requirements to visit client sites, labs, or field environments.
Compensation and Benefits:- Competitive Pay: Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
- Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
- For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website: https://www.lufburrow.com/careers
Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.
