Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Guidehouse is a consulting firm that is seeking a Lead, Project Finance to oversee the financial performance of a large portfolio of projects. The role involves financial planning, forecasting, and providing guidance to project finance analysts while collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project profitability and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Manage the financial performance of a portfolio of projects across multiple clients and contracts
- Lead monthly EAC reviews and forecasting activities
- Challenge assumptions and identify emerging financial risks and opportunities
- Develop executive-level explanations for revenue, margin, cost, and utilization variances
- Recommend corrective actions to improve project performance
- Support quarterly forecast cycles and annual budget planning
- Coordinate with project leadership to develop staffing, revenue, and profitability projections
- Perform scenario analysis and evaluate the financial impact of operational changes
- Support segment-level financial reviews and leadership reporting
- Review project financial structures and contract requirements
- Ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies and contract terms
- Support internal and external audit requirements
- Monitor funding limitations, contract modifications, and financial compliance risks
- Serve as the primary finance contact for engagement leaders and project teams
- Mentor and develop junior project finance personnel
- Lead financial review meetings and present project financial performance to management
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process standardization efforts
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
- 6–10 years of project finance, FP&A, government contracting, consulting finance, or related experience
- Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, project accounting, and financial controls
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional discussions and influence stakeholders
- Experience managing complex project portfolios and mentoring staff
- Prior experience working with government contracts
- Experience working with Costpoint
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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