Finance Lead - Federal Environmental (remote)
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Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Finance Lead - Federal Environmental to join our team! In this role you will get to support all financial planning, analysis, and performance management for the Federal Environmental portfolio within the Security & Sustainment sector.
What You'll Be Doing
Market Financial Leadership
• Serve as the primary Finance partner to the VP/Market Lead, Security & Sustainment, providing insight, challenge, and support on all financial matters.
• Lead development and consolidation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plan for the Federal Environmental portfolio.
• Monitor and report on revenue, margin, indirects, and cash performance versus plan; recommend actions to close gaps or capitalize on upside.
• Support market strategy and portfolio shaping decisions (e.g., where to grow, where to improve margins, and where to exit).
Project & Portfolio Performance (with Project Controls)
• Work closely with Project Controls staff assigned to Federal Environmental projects to ensure:
• Project-level EACs, schedules, and risk assessments roll up accurately into market financial forecasts.
• Major project deviations (cost/schedule) are understood, quantified, and reflected in forecasts and reported results.
• Review and challenge project-level forecasts, contingencies, and write-ups/downs; ensure consistency with corporate financial policies.
• Support Market VP in portfolio reviews, helping prioritize actions on underperforming projects and high-value opportunities.
Business Partnering & Decision Support
• Provide financial analysis for bids, proposals, and change orders in the federal environmental market, including pricing, margin, and risk scenarios.
• Support investment decisions (e.g., key hires, capability builds) with financial cases and return-on-investment analysis.
• Prepare and present clear, concise financial insights and recommendations to Market leadership and Security & Sustainment Finance.
Governance, Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies, revenue recognition rules, and financial controls in coordination with Security & Sustainment Finance.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities for Federal Environmental with Finance, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Support internal and external audits as required, providing documentation and explanations for federal environmental financials.
Oversight of Project Controls Interface
• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for Project Controls on the federal environmental portfolio.
• Ensure alignment between project controls methodologies (cost/schedule/EV) and financial reporting requirements.
• Help prioritize Project Controls focus on projects with the greatest financial risk or opportunity.
• Provide coaching and guidance to Project Controls staff on how their data and forecasts impact financial outcomes.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Project Finance, preferably supporting engineering and construction or complex project environments.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations/market leaders to drive financial performance.
• Strong understanding of project-based businesses (revenue recognition, EACs, change orders, margin analysis).
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, coordinating with both sector Finance (Security and sustainment finance) and market leadership.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, to support our customer and facilities, as needed.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
• Experience in supporting environmental markets or similar federal/industrial markets.
• Prior collaboration with Project Controls teams (cost/schedule/EV).
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA, or similar) or MBA.
• Experience in a large engineering, construction, or government contracting organization.
• Financial planning & analysis
• Project and portfolio performance management
• Business partnering with technical and market leaders
• Understanding of engineering and construction project economics
• Ability to oversee and interpret Project Controls outputs
• Strong ethics, compliance orientation, and attention to detail
Security Clearance Requirement
None
This position is part of our Corporate team.
For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.
Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Finance Lead - Federal Environmental to join our team! In this role you will get to support all financial planning, analysis, and performance management for the Federal Environmental portfolio within the Security & Sustainment sector.
What You'll Be Doing
Market Financial Leadership
• Serve as the primary Finance partner to the VP/Market Lead, Security & Sustainment, providing insight, challenge, and support on all financial matters.
• Lead development and consolidation of the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plan for the Federal Environmental portfolio.
• Monitor and report on revenue, margin, indirects, and cash performance versus plan; recommend actions to close gaps or capitalize on upside.
• Support market strategy and portfolio shaping decisions (e.g., where to grow, where to improve margins, and where to exit).
Project & Portfolio Performance (with Project Controls)
• Work closely with Project Controls staff assigned to Federal Environmental projects to ensure:
• Project-level EACs, schedules, and risk assessments roll up accurately into market financial forecasts.
• Major project deviations (cost/schedule) are understood, quantified, and reflected in forecasts and reported results.
• Review and challenge project-level forecasts, contingencies, and write-ups/downs; ensure consistency with corporate financial policies.
• Support Market VP in portfolio reviews, helping prioritize actions on underperforming projects and high-value opportunities.
Business Partnering & Decision Support
• Provide financial analysis for bids, proposals, and change orders in the federal environmental market, including pricing, margin, and risk scenarios.
• Support investment decisions (e.g., key hires, capability builds) with financial cases and return-on-investment analysis.
• Prepare and present clear, concise financial insights and recommendations to Market leadership and Security & Sustainment Finance.
Governance, Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies, revenue recognition rules, and financial controls in coordination with Security & Sustainment Finance.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities for Federal Environmental with Finance, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Support internal and external audits as required, providing documentation and explanations for federal environmental financials.
Oversight of Project Controls Interface
• Act as the primary Finance point of contact for Project Controls on the federal environmental portfolio.
• Ensure alignment between project controls methodologies (cost/schedule/EV) and financial reporting requirements.
• Help prioritize Project Controls focus on projects with the greatest financial risk or opportunity.
• Provide coaching and guidance to Project Controls staff on how their data and forecasts impact financial outcomes.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, or Project Finance, preferably supporting engineering and construction or complex project environments.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations/market leaders to drive financial performance.
• Strong understanding of project-based businesses (revenue recognition, EACs, change orders, margin analysis).
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization, coordinating with both sector Finance (Security and sustainment finance) and market leadership.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites, to support our customer and facilities, as needed.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
• Experience in supporting environmental markets or similar federal/industrial markets.
• Prior collaboration with Project Controls teams (cost/schedule/EV).
• Professional certification (CPA, CMA, CFA, or similar) or MBA.
• Experience in a large engineering, construction, or government contracting organization.
• Financial planning & analysis
• Project and portfolio performance management
• Business partnering with technical and market leaders
• Understanding of engineering and construction project economics
• Ability to oversee and interpret Project Controls outputs
• Strong ethics, compliance orientation, and attention to detail
Security Clearance Requirement
None
This position is part of our Corporate team.
For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected infrastructure, transportation, smart cities, and more, we're providing tomorrow's solutions today.
Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
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