Dewberry is currently seeking a Project Management Deputy to join our Birmingham, AL office. We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive person to support the MEPS South Operating Unit by managing key aspects of project financials, cash flow, and Profit and Loss (P&L) analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of financial reporting, cash management, and project accounting, with the ability to analyze data, identify financial trends, and ensure the financial health of the Operating Unit. This role requires an individual who can effectively collaborate with Project Managers (PMs), corporate accounting group and various internal stakeholders, while providing accurate and insightful financial reporting.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.
Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance.
In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Monthly Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting: Download and analyze the monthly Profit and Loss Statement, leveraging the data to create multiple reports that impact the financial outlook of the business.Cash Management Meeting: Present cash flow insights to the CMP committee, explaining unpaid invoices, projected payment timelines, and identifying potential concerns with cash receipts.WIP vs Billing Report: Collaborate with Project Managers to track Work in Progress (WIP) against billing schedules, ensuring timely invoicing of projects.Cost to Completes (CTC): Submit and track internal and external CTC requests, measure their impact on the P&L, and ensure all revenue-generating activities are accounted for.Project Closeouts: Monitor projects nearing closure, assessing their financial impact on the P&L and ensuring proper financial closure of completed projects.Weekly Responsibilities:
Job Performance Report (JPR): Run and analyze the JPR to track project performance, identifying overages, and working with PMs to close or address problematic tasks.JPR Burn Report: Generate the JPR Burn Report, tracking project burn rates and emailing PMs with overages, requesting them to soft-close tasks when necessary.Accounts Receivable (AR) Reporting: Run the AR report weekly and coordinate with PMs to follow up on outstanding payments.Daily Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable Follow-Up: Review the AR aging report daily, sending collections emails and making follow-up calls as needed.JPR Review: Regularly review the JPR for discrepancies such as projects with high WIP, those that haven’t been invoiced recently, or that have not seen activity. Take necessary actions to resolve any issues.Burn Report Review: Examine the Burn Report for irregularities and work with PMs to address issues such as underperformance or unexpected financial trends.Other Responsibilities:
Annual Budgeting: Coordinate the annual budgeting process, ensuring financial goals are aligned with business priorities and projections.Profit/Loss Forecasting: Use data from ongoing projects and financial reports to project monthly profit or loss, adjusting as necessary to ensure accurate financial projections.Special Projects: Assist with special financial projects as assigned by senior leadership, providing problem-solving expertise for complex financial challenges.Required Skills & Required Experience
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience in financial analysis, project accounting, or similar roles.Strong understanding of Profit and Loss (P&L) management and its impact on business performance.Proficiency in the VantagePoint software and Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze large datasets and create detailed financial reports.Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex financial issues and provide actionable insights.Strong communication skills to interact effectively with internal stakeholders, including Project Managers, senior leadership, and finance teams.Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in financial data reporting.Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).3+ years of experience in a financial analysis or project management role, ideally within a service-oriented or project-based business.Preferred Skills:
Experience with project management tools and software.Familiarity with cost-to-complete and work-in-progress accounting.Ability to manage multiple financial tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.This role is essential for maintaining the financial health of our projects and ensuring that all revenue, expenses, and cash flows are properly managed and reported. If you are a problem-solver with a strong financial background and enjoy working with cross-functional teams, we encourage you to apply.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
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