Financial Project Manager

Company: QED National
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

A transportation authority located in New York, NY is looking for a Financials Project Manager for a 12 month contract who will primarily provide financial management support of the IT Cyber Security program. The position is currently remote and will convert to onsite in the near future. Job Description: The consultant candidate will be responsible for financial management including but not limited to: budget preparation and spend management, analysis, ROI, forecasting, financial planning, variance reporting and analysis, headcount and position reconciliation, budget financial controls, forecasting procurement requirements for new purchases, contract modifications, vendor payments and invoices, including compliance & audit assurance. Will be imperative that all documentation is kept securely in a single, central records repository and made to be audit-proof.* Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of monthly budget variances/expense reports for the department; Analyze report for data integrity, variances, trends and cyclical events* Develop, track and monitor project costs within Cyber Security's financial plan and costs associated with internal IT labor, hardware, software and ongoing maintenance to define the actual cost for projects* High-quality project-based financial management discipline for all technology related initiatives and endeavors within the IT Cyber Security program* Review Cost Benefit Analyses (CBAs) and ROI* Track headcount* Identify the financial risk and variances* Prepare financial variances reports, including prepare and evaluate mid-year and year-end forecasts, monitor spending, and secure rollover of unspent funds* Prepare status reports on in-process and completed projects. Indicate if projects are within budget parameters from both a dollar and time perspective.* Track planned and actual expenses and support the annual accrual process* Develop working relationships with Project Managers, Technical Leads, Agency Subject Matter Experts, Contractors and Vendors.* Identify financial and budgetary dependencies, issues and risks and propose mitigation and action plans.* Dual reporting to the CISO and DCTO utilizing PMO standard tools, etc.* Develop executive reporting dashboards for chair, board, executives for overall program* Develop executive and management reporting for individual agency for executives, leadership and technical liaisonsExperience and Education Requirements: * 10+ years of overall Project Management experience * 6+ years of experience in each of the following: Budgeting, Finance/Accounting, Information Technology, Forecasting and Standardized reporting* Strong communication and leadership skills* BS/Master degree in a Finance, Accounting or Economics preferred* Experience with project-based financial management budgeting/forecasting and or auditing a plus* Ability to independently compile, research and perform in-depth analysis of projects* Excellent problem solving skill and analytical capabilities* Prior experience with budgetary forecasting and reporting for projects/ programs required* Strong communication, analytical and data organization / interpretation skills* Proven ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines* Attention to detail and accuracy is required* Superior skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)* Financial modeling experience and understanding of financial statements* Outstanding organizational and quantitative skills as well as experience managing and resolving complex resource allocation problems* Ability to perform high-volume work accurately and independently* Ability to gather business requirements and outline business needs* Ability to perform financial analysis using various financial system* Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully obtain cooperation and engagement from employees who do not directly report to this position* Excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to creatively propose action plans to address urgent business requirements* Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft Finance Modules* Basic knowledge of IT hardware, software and applications from the perspective of business management issues (budget, procurement, vendor relations)About us: QED National is a leading IT consulting, solutions and staff augmentation firm, serving both the public and private sectors for over 27 years. Headquartered in midtown Manhattan, QED National's team is comprised of the brightest minds in the industry with the skills to solve the most complex technological problems. - provided by Dice

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