Job Description
Job Location: Remote, US. Must live & work with United States.
Job Overview:
The Financial Analyst supports Cambium Assessment’s (CAI) growth and operational excellence by driving project-level financial planning, analysis, and revenue assurance across the organization. Serving as an essential liaison between Finance, Project Management, and Senior Leadership, this role oversees project forecasting, budget creation, budget vs. actuals performance, and contractual billing integrity.
Through regular project reviews, out-of-scope pricing coordination, and proactive risk escalation, the Financial Analyst ensures financial accuracy and identifies potential contract issues. By delivering actionable insights, maintaining rigorous data standards, and partnering closely with project teams, this role enables informed leadership decision-making, protects project margins, and supports CAI’s long-term business success.
Job Responsibilities:
Performs financial analysis, reviews budget vs. actuals reports, and revises project forecasts
Performs monthly project reviews with project management to ensure consistent and accurate project data, identification of potential contract issues, additional contract scope, etc.
Performs monthly project reviews with senior management to provide current financial overview and escalate any potential issues requiring senior management involvement identified during project management monthly review
Works with project management to price services out of contract scope and coordinates review and approval with senior management
Works with project management to review and ensure accurate monthly client billings according to contract terms
Supports departmental cost accounting
Reviews collection issues and escalates issues as necessary
Assists in creation of project budgets
Job Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
2+ years of experience in corporate or project finance
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Thorough understanding of methods of systems analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in big data analysis.
Thorough understanding of project management.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Experience with Percent Complete accounting a plus
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Remote First Work Environment
Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.
If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role. To maintain confidentiality and ensure a fair evaluation process, the use of note-taking tools, reference materials, or AI-powered tools (including generative AI, language models, or similar technologies) during interviews or other selection activities is prohibited unless prior written approval has been obtained from the People Experience team. If you require an exception for medical, accessibility, or other reasons, please contact your Talent Acquisition team member to discuss accommodations in advance.
As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).
We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Contract work, Work at office