Lead Finance Analyst - SOF

Job Description SummaryThe CSA Services Operations Finance Analyst is responsible for the accounting, closing, and pacing activities for the HDGT CSA Business line to ensure timely and accurate financials.  The CSA Services Operations Finance Analyst partners with Operations, Fulfillment, and Services ITR Finance to achieve outcomes.  Areas of responsibility include project set up, performing contract margin reviews, pacing validation, monthly & quarterly closing activities, account reconciliation, assisting with Stat & Tax audits by providing appropriate data

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

As the CSA Services Operations Finance Analyst, you will:

• Manage all financial aspects of project accounting for HD Services CSA projects including project setup, actuals booking, revenue recognition, manual journal entries and reconciliations, CMRs and monthly / quarterly closing and reporting for the contracts assigned
• Ensure financials of projects are in line with GAAP and compliant with statutory regulations & global accounting policies.
• Maintain strong connection with Operations to validate contract data (project cost, invoicing), prepare financial output, and communicate to CPMs, CSLs, and broader finance community
• Support operations by approving credit notes, recording bad debt and bonus/liquidated damages
• Review and reconcile periodic balance sheet accounts related to projects & prepare and present balance sheet reviews as required
• Actively participate in contract handover reviews from Inquiry to Order (ITO), to Order to Remittance (OTR) i.e., T&C clarifications, project setup, payment security, hedging evaluation, etc.
• Perform Margin Review calculations and CONFIRM reconciliation
• Download & prepare SONIC data as part of the pacing process for validation with Operations (CPMs)
• Possess detailed knowledge of the pacing case to enable BU Finance in optimizing the case
• Monitor intercompany transactions related to projects & partner with central IBS team to problem solve rejects & holds
• Provide internal and external Audit support relating to project accounting activity, balance sheet and P&L as needed
• Work with the Team Leader to identify improvement areas and implement standard processes & policies fostering LEAN culture

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent international degree
• Strong experience in Finance and/or Operations in progressively larger positions of responsibility
• Relevant/proven experience for Financial Systems & Data

Desired Qualifications:

• Expertise in Alpha ERP
• Solid understanding of USGAAP and statutory accounting principles with ability to translate accounting requirements to ERP solutions
• Demonstrated ability to deliver with focus, prioritize and perform in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly
• Experience and interest in driving process improvement
• Excellent time management, organizational and data driven skills
• Adaptable/flexible: open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or ability to work in ambiguous situations

Additional Information#LI-Remote - This is a remote position