Payroll & Finance Compliance Analyst

Brightcore Energy provides end-to-end energy efficiency and clean energy measures to commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. We have the intellectual and financial capital to develop, implement, fund, and maintain clean energy solutions. Our diverse solutions range from lighting and other energy efficiencies to renewable energy solutions such as solar, battery storage and geothermal. Brightcore Energy provides our clients with immediate cost savings and revenue potential without the need for any capital investment. We are about Building Energy Performance.

Summary/Primary Role:

Brightcore Energy is seeking a highly organized and analytical Payroll & Finance Compliance Analyst to support certified payroll, fringe benefit compliance, and financial controls across our construction operations. This remote/hybrid part-time position blends payroll processing with finance and compliance responsibilities, ideal for someone experienced in prevailing wage construction projects and internal control environments.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

Payroll & Certified Payroll

• Process weekly payroll for field employees, ensuring proper wage classifications, and compliance with federal/state requirements.
• Manage Certified Payroll for all public works and prevailing wage projects, including submission of WH-347 and jurisdiction-specific reports.
• Conduct regular fringe benefit audits and reconciliation to ensure proper tracking of fringe allocations and contributions.
• Maintain and monitor accurate job classifications, wage determinations, and employee setup for each project.
• Interface with project managers, field teams, and subcontractors to gather, review, and ensure timely submission of timecards and payroll documents.
• Maintain and organize certified payroll records for audit readiness and internal compliance reviews.

Risk & Compliance

• Prepare and analyze reports related to field payroll costs, fringe utilization, and project labor trends.
• Assist with month-end accruals and reconciliation related to payroll, fringe, and labor burden.
• Monitor changes in wage determinations, fringe benefit thresholds, and regulatory requirements to keep internal systems up to date.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen internal controls around payroll and compliance.
• Help evaluate and monitor subcontractor compliance with prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements.
• Evaluate current business processes and control environments, conducting assessments within deal and risk advisory for a diverse range of clients, including higher education, healthcare institutions, and Fortune 100/500 companies.
• Collaborate on scoping, testing, reporting, remediating, and optimizing internal controls and business processes.
• Coordinate seamlessly with management and key stakeholders to ensure alignment on compliance initiatives and process integrity.
• Develop comprehensive plans to integrate and harmonize control environments across departments.
• Participate in stakeholder calls to assess key policy risks and design/implement controls to mitigate risks—especially those related to the contracting process.
• Prepare and issue 1099 forms using internal resources and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Provide operational support across various business functions, contributing to daily financial and compliance activities.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or similar preferred
• 3+ years of experience in construction payroll, certified payroll compliance, or finance-related internal controls.
• Proficiency with payroll platforms and construction software (e.g., LCPtracker, Procore, or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of financial operations, cost accounting, and control environments.
• High attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage confidential data responsibly.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience coordinating across teams.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial reporting tools (pivot tables, lookups, analysis).
• Must reside in NY, MA, CT, NJ, or PA.
• This is a remote position; hybrid work is available if located near a Brightcore office.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional), CMA, or similar professional certification.
• Experience with multi-state construction payroll or public infrastructure projects.
• Famili