Financial Analyst Accounting/Finance at Day & Zimmerman Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

About Day & Zimmermann

Day & Zimmermann is a century-old, family-owned company whose 41,000 employees specialize in construction & engineering, staffing and defense solutions for leading corporations and governments around the world. Operating from more than 150 worldwide locations with 2.2 Billion USD in revenue, Day & Zimmermann is currently ranked as one of the largest private companies in the U.S. by Forbes. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, our first work was to develop "Betterment Reports" that helped modernize American factories. Today, we are still in the business of betterment -- maintaining the nation's power infrastructure, protecting American freedoms and driving technological advancements around the world. We do what we say. http://www.dayzim.com

As the Financial Analyst, you will support the Sr. Finance Manager / Unit Controller and are a key member of Nuclear market finance team. The role analyzes, researches, reports and communicates key financial information at the direction of the Sr. Manager regarding the market's operations in 5 lines of business in Projects and Specialties within the Nuclear and Industrial markets operating under double-breasted labor posture(s).

What's In It For You?

Candidates that are hired will receive a competitive base salary, 401k, a comprehensive medical/dental/vision plan, parental leave and paid time off.

The Work You'll Be Doing:

• Support period close and reporting process, annual GPP (budget) development, annual year-end external audit, and quarterly forecast submissions.


• Assist in the concise, timely, effective analysis and reporting of financial and operating performance.


• Support the preparation of client / project forecasting and budgeting. Including the consolidation and preparation of period/quarterly/annual president level presentations.


• Maintain value added dash board reports, metrics, and KPI's for the Open Shop Nuclear Projects, Specialties and Industrial line(s) of business, clients, sites, and/ or projects as required.


• Actively participate in the assessment of client RFP / RFQ opportunities. Perform analysis and reviews on the performance and adequacy of Results Analysis on all active contracts versus the original proforma 'sold as' models. Mitigate financial risk by providing impact analysis' to VP and line of business leaders.


• Maintain financial models including proforma pricing to support operations activities such as but not limited to Client contract bid and proposal analysis and pricing for time and material, firm fixed price, and cost plus rate opportunities while assessing and applying known or anticipated contract terms and conditions. Conduct revenue vs cost analysis to identify margin slippage and cost anomalies.


• Support all financial activities for multiple (> 50) remote sites and field locations, in MC's Open Shop Nuclear Projects, Specialties and Industrial lines of business under double-breasted labor posture(s).

What You Need to Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's Degree required, MBA a plus, CPA a plus


• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience


• 2+ years of experience in a Financial Analyst Role


• Mastery of financial modeling and analytical techniques with a basis in Microsoft excel. This includes equation/formula building and the ability to leverage and work within large data sets.


• Works well as a member of a team and follow directions.


• Solid analysis and quantitative skills.


• Proven knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.


• Knowledge of Government cost accounting standards and FAR provisions.


• Ability to multi-task and meet expedited deadlines to limit disruption and downtime.


• Ability to understand requirements and develop programs and applications


• Effective written and oral skills.

Must be able to perform the following physical and mental tasks:

• Visual acuity (e.g., needed to prepare and analyze data, to transcribe documents, to view a computer, to read, to inspect objects, to operate machinery.


• Repetitive motion of any part of the body.


• Capacity to think, concentrate and focus for long periods of time.


• Ability to read complex documents in the English language.


• Capacity to reason and make sound decisions.


• Ability to write complex documents in the English language.


• Capacity to express thoughts orally.

What Are You Waiting For? Apply Now! Recruiter: Chelsea English

Diversity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity

Day & Zimmermann is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce, where employees are hired, retained, compensated and promoted based on their contributions to our Company. Our collective strength is rooted in over 110 years of diverse employees and businesses, commitment to success, and delivery on promises made. Federal and state Equal Employment Opportunity laws prohibit employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status and disability status. Day & Zimmermann is committed to providing an equal opportunity work environment in full compliance with these laws. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation in the application process, please email reasonableaccommodation@dayzim.com, and please specify which position you are interested in, including job title and location.