Senior Professional, Project Controls

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Finance & Controls Analyst for any of our New Jersey or Pennsylvania offices. 

Be involved in projects with our Project Delivery and Operations Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

• Analyze project financial performance, including key metrics, variances, and risks, and highlight issues requiring attention from project managers and business leaders.

• Serve as a proactive business partner to project managers from proposal through closeout, providing guidance on financial controls, revenue planning, and commercial compliance.

• Lead financial and commercial reviews for high‑risk, large‑value, or alternative‑delivery projects, documenting risks, mitigation actions, and required follow‑up.

• Participate in pricing reviews to ensure proposed fees, budgets, and financial targets are achievable and aligned with business strategy.

• Review contracts, subcontracts, amendments, purchase orders, and change orders, with a focus on compensation structures, financial impacts, and commercial terms.

• Support and monitor adherence to project management processes related to financial controls, risk management, and overall compliance.

• Identify projects requiring corrective action; assist project managers with developing recovery plans and monitor progress toward margin preservation.

• Provide training and guidance to project managers on financial tools, project accounting processes, and best practices for managing profitable engagements.

• Demonstrate responsible stewardship of company funds and ensure all activities comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and internal financial policies.

• Perform additional duties assigned to support business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, engineering, or related field.

• 5-7 years of experience in project accounting, financial analysis, project finance, and/or project management within a professional services or corporate environment.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis) and solid working knowledge of the full Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with project financial responsibilities, including cost analysis, budget set‑up, revenue tracking, invoicing/AR support, and financial performance reporting.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated ability to identify financial risks and support development of appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Ability to adhere to WSP’s standards for professional ethics, compliance, workplace safety, and conduct.

• Ability to work schedules that align with project or business demands, which may occasionally extend beyond a typical workweek.

• Occasional travel required based on project or business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise project management or financial systems (e.g., Horizon) preferred.

• Background in professional services, consulting, engineering, or a similar project‑driven environment.

• PMP certification is a plus.
  
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