Financial Planning & Analysis, FP&A Analyst

Job Description:

• Own the budget, rolling forecast, financial models, and project-level P&Ls
• Build a reliable budget and rolling forecast process as the single source of truth
• Build the annual budget bottom-up with department and project leads
• Refresh the rolling forecast monthly within 7 business days of close
• Maintain revenue and cash forecast accuracy within ±5% on a 90-day horizon
• Prepare monthly variance reports explaining variances above the 5% threshold and recommending actions
• Flag cash and working-capital risks, including unbilled AR and contract burn, at least four weeks ahead
• Document models so the CFO or Controller can follow the logic without a walkthrough
• Educate project managers and executives on financial results
• Serve as the go-to resource on modeling and analysis best practices
• Analyze Truss’s contract mix, indirect rate structure, and project delivery economics
• Establish project-level P&Ls for active projects and refresh them monthly
• Provide gross margin support for cross-functional deliverables
• Create pricing models for every new bid and renewal showing margin impact before submission
• Map recurring finance workflows and identify the top three automation targets within the first 60 days
• Establish cross-functional relationships with engineering for company-wide AI initiatives
• Document every new or changed process for independent execution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting
• Deep, hands-on expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, including building complex models from scratch
• Experience with scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Experience with variance analysis and identifying key business drivers
• Experience with cash flow and working capital management, including unbilled AR and contract burn
• Experience with project P&L and gross margin analysis
• Experience with indirect cost rates (fringe, overhead, G&A)
• Experience with pricing analysis for bids, proposals, and renewals
• Experience with utilization, backlog, and contract performance tracking
• Experience with management reporting and board deck preparation
• Experience with accounting systems and ERPs (QuickBooks Online or comparable)
• Proven track record of owning process improvements and documentation
• Ability to translate financial results clearly for non-finance audiences
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote environment using Slack and Google Workspace
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must live and work within the contiguous U.S.
• May be required to pass a federal background check
• Unable to sponsor work visas
• Preferred: Experience building KPI dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or Looker
• Preferred: Comfort using AI tools and automation, including scripting

Benefits:

• Fully remote work
• Work-life balance
• Potential to extend or convert the six-month contract

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