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Stride, Inc. is hiring a Project Financial Control & Efficiency Manager Contractor. This role manages the financial performance and oversight of projects and portfolios by developing budgets, controlling costs, forecasting, and reporting financial data to support project success and profitability. The manager collaborates with project teams and stakeholders to ensure compliance with financial policies and optimizes project financial management systems.

Highlights

Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, forecasting, and financial baselines.
Monitor project expenditures, control costs, and manage scope changes.
Develop financial forecasts and produce comprehensive reports and dashboards.
Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM) to assess project performance and forecast costs.
Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and support audits.
Expertise in project financial software and ERP systems such as Unanet, SAP, and Oracle.
Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
3-5+ years experience in project control, project accounting, or financial planning.
Compensation is approximately $43 per hour as a temporary contractor with Randstad employment.

Project Financial Control & Efficiency Manager Contractor Full Description

Project Financial Control & Efficiency Manager Contractor

US Nationwide - Remote

Full time

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Project Controller plays a critical role in the financial management and performance oversight of projects and portfolios. This position serves as a vital link between project management and finance, ensuring projects are executed within budget, achieve financial objectives, and adhere to established financial policies and procedures. The Project Controller will be responsible for rigorous cost control, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting to provide actionable financial insights that drive successful project delivery and profitability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Financial Planning & Budgeting:

Collaborate with Project Managers to develop detailed project budgets, forecasts, and financial baselines.
Review and validate project estimates for accuracy and completeness.

Cost Control & Monitoring:

Monitor project expenditures against budget, identifying and analyzing variances, trends, and potential cost overruns.
Implement and maintain robust cost control measures, including tracking actuals, commitments, and remaining costs.
Manage and track changes to project scope, ensuring financial impacts are properly assessed and reflected in budgets/forecasts.

Forecasting & Reporting:

Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts (Estimate at Completion - EAC, Estimate to Complete - ETC) for projects and the overall portfolio.
Prepare regular, comprehensive financial reports and dashboards for Project Managers, PMO leadership, Finance, and executive stakeholders.
Provide insightful analysis on project financial performance, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Earned Value Management (EVM):

Implement and utilize EVM principles to assess project performance (CPI, SPI) and forecast future costs and schedules where applicable.

Risk Management:

Identify and assess financial risks associated with projects, developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Ensure appropriate financial contingencies are incorporated into project plans and forecasts.

Compliance & Governance:

Ensure all project financial activities comply with company policies, accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS), and contractual obligations.
Support internal and external audits related to project financials.

System Utilization & Improvement:

Act as a power user and champion for Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools, ERP systems (e.g., Unanet), and financial reporting software.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in project financial management.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Serve as a primary point of contact for Project Managers, Finance, and other departments regarding project financial matters.
Provide guidance and training to project teams on financial best practices and tool usage.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

3-5+ years of progressive experience in Project Control, Project Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), or a similar role, preferably in a project-driven environment.
Proven experience with project budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting.
Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile) and project lifecycle phases.

Skills:

Proficiency in project financial management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Unanet).
Strong expertise in Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools (e.g., Planview, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project, Unanet).
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial modeling).
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work across multiple job levels to achieve results
Demonstrated skill with Project Management tools and concepts
Outstanding time management and organization skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to travel 10% of the time
Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Finance, or a related field. PMP, CAPM, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states and Washington, D.C.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

We anticipate the compensation to be $43 per hour. This is a temporary/contractor role and you will be an employee of Randstad. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type
Contractor

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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