Senior Analyst - Project Finance and Accounting

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

At McKinstry, our Senior Analyst - Project Finance & Accounting serves as a strategic partner to Project Managers and business leaders, acting as the gateway between operations and Finance & Accounting. This role is highly analytical and finance-focused, supporting project performance through contract review, gross margin forecasting, substantiation preparation, reporting, and audit support. You'll help teams navigate the financial landscape of their projects-translating contract terms into clear processes, ensuring billing is properly supported, and providing insight into how jobs are performing.

This is not a traditional accounting role; you won't be booking journal entries or preparing taxes. Instead, you'll leverage strong Excel skills, ERP systems such as Viewpoint and future-state Microsoft Dynamics 365, and deep financial acumen to drive clarity, compliance, and confidence across our growing lines of business-including our expanding Off-Site Manufacturing (OSM) division.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze project contracts to interpret financial and cost terms and establish processes to ensure work is documented and supported in accordance with contract requirements.
• Prepare and maintain gross margin forecasts and job-level financial projections to support accurate revenue recognition and performance tracking.
• Develop detailed project substantiations, ensuring all costs, markups, and billing documentation align with contract terms and prescribed schedules.
• Create and maintain supporting documentation for gross margin analysis and financial reporting.
• Partner with Project Managers and business leaders to provide job-level budget, forecast, and performance reporting.
• Manage and respond to third-party project audits, ensuring documentation is organized, accurate, and defensible.
• Oversee the lien release process, coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support timely billing and cash flow.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives, particularly within evolving lines of business.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field with at least five years of relevant experience; or equivalent work experience.

• Strong financial and analytical acumen, with a solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills required; working knowledge of SharePoint preferred.

• Experience working within ERP systems such as Viewpoint or Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

• Knowledge of automated accounting and construction management systems.

• Construction industry experience preferred.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively partner with operational and finance stakeholders.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Self-motivated and deadline-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to build processes, maintain documentation integrity, and support audit readiness.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $64,890 - $105,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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