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Finance Business Partner - Education

at Public Consulting Group in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.-all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in six Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com .

Responsibilities

+ Partners with multiple business teams to support multiple portfolios.

+ Works closely with business teams and corporate finance to ensure all client contracts and invoicing are inputted correctly into Workday, and invoices are accurately completed and sent to clients in a timely manner.

+ Approves Accounts Payable invoices and expenses in Workday.

+ Coordinates with business teams and corporate finance to ensure revenue recognition is consistent with client contracts, U.S. GAAP, and PCG’s policies.

+ Manages Accounts Receivable collections process for multiple portfolios of clients.

+ Engages with appropriate stakeholders to automate business processes.

+ Identifies, designs, and implements new tools to manage client invoicing, project budgeting, and payables.

+ Oversees budget creation and ongoing management to include all project/program/region-level revenue and expense updates, and reconciliation with organizational CRM and Workday budget applications.

+ Produces monthly and quarterly financial reports including status on invoicing, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, expense trends, and project profitability at project and regional level.

+ Participates in the strategic business planning process and partners with business units as needed.

+ Oversees opportunity management for regional portfolios in PPM and Dynamics (entering and advancing new opportunities into projects and updating opportunity/project data).

+ Approves timesheets.

+ Assists project teams with other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

Required / Desired Experience:

+ Experience using Workday (including Adaptive Planning) and Microsoft Dynamics considered an asset.

+ 2 – 4 years of work experience in Accounting and Finance.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Required Skills:

+ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable communicating at all levels within a company. Able to quickly shift gears between “finance” and “consulting” terminologies.

+ Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems independently.

+ Fast learner with an analytical mindset.

+ Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing new processes.

+ Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple work streams.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage task load with frequent interruptions.

+ Meticulous attention to detail.

+ Process improvement oriented.

+ Proven ability to take initiative and seek solutions.

+ Understanding and experience with accounting processes and procedures in a medium/large organization.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Teams and Excel.

+ Possess discretion to work with confidential information.

Remote Work Statement

This position is a remote, work from home position. PCG is a remote-friendly organization and is committed to creating a culture where remote work remains a vital part of the company’s success. To be successful in a remote work role at PCG, you must:

+ be available during your set working hours

+ have a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, and

+ be able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job duties

Some travel to the office or elsewhere may be required for team meetings, client meetings, etc.

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Compensation

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides the following reasonable range of compensation for this role: $60,000 – $70,000 and a potential discretionary bonus of up to 10%. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

EEO Statement

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.

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Job Locations US

Posted Date 3 weeks ago (4/4/2024 11:24 AM)

Job ID 2024-10313

\# of Openings 1

Category Consulting

Type Regular Full-Time

Practice Area Education Services

Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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Job Posting: JC258033104

Posted On: Apr 08, 2024

Updated On: Apr 25, 2024

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