Project Finance Analyst

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Coates Field Service, Inc. seeks a full-time in-office Project Finance Analyst to provide finance and accounting support to our Project Accounting Group. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and a motivated “can-do” attitude to support our operations team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with Operations to prepare and analyze estimates for potential projects.
• Complete budget for assigned projects. Monitor actuals to budget performance tracking.
• Ensure assigned projects are correctly set up in the project management and ERP systems.
• Ensure project spending authorizations are obtained and communicated. As necessary, create and submit project change orders.
• Prepare and maintain project cash flow forecasts and reporting to clients.
• Monitor and report project performance including project spending, burn rates, and ratios.
• Maintain project database information, records, and files as required. Ensure completeness and accuracy of project information maintained in the project management and ERP system.
• As requested, review and verify employee time and expense reports.
• Coordinate information between Operations and Accounting group to ensure accuracy of client data. As needed, research resolution of accounting or documentation issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Must have bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Prefer 3 to 5 years related project finance / accounting experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision ERP Software or other project-based systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Key Accountabilities:

• Client Satisfaction: Satisfaction of internal and external customers
• Teamwork: Shares knowledge and resources. Contributes to the success of client deliverables and achievement of departmental objectives
• Results: Meets task and project objectives within prescribed quality and time standards. Encourages and contributes to positive change within the Accounting department
• Confidentiality: Respects client privacy. Demonstrates professional behavior with regard to client privacy internally and externally

Who We Are:

Coates has a 75-year history providing comprehensive land acquisition and right of way services to municipalities, utilities, energy providers, and oil and gas companies nationwide. The first firm of its kind, we are widely recognized as a leader in the land and right of way acquisition industry. A national corporation, Coates has the depth of knowledge and the agility to respond to client needs in all 50 states. Coates is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with regional offices located throughout the United States. It is our mission to provide professional, high-quality, cost-efficient land acquisition and right of way services our clients need, when and where they need us.

Coates is committed to rewarding the loyalty of the national team of Coates' Employees. Coates hires the best candidates available for all positions, without regard to the individual's race, religion, or sexual preference or orientation. Coates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Coates offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package, including medical/dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, paid time off, company paid holidays, and more!