What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Finance Associate - Client Accounting position at ZS?
ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on transforming global healthcare and beyond, our most valuable asset is our people. Here you’ll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping solutions from start to finish. At ZS, we believe that making an impact demands a different approach; and that’s why here your ideas elevate actions, and here you’ll have the freedom to define your own path and pursue cutting-edge work. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business including portfolio strategy, customer insights, research and development, operational and technology transformation, marketing strategy and many more. If you dare to think differently, join us, and find a path where your passion can change lives.
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Senior Finance Analyst– Client Accounting
We seek an experienced finance professional to join our Evanston, IL office that will be responsible for end-to-end project lifecycle work and project financial governance. This person will report into the Client Accounting team lead, and will work closely with other finance teams, including Controllership, Finance Business Partners (FBP), and our Finance Systems team.
What You’ll Do:
- Support ZS' largest, most at-risk projects throughout the project lifecycle
- Manage revenue recognition, including forecast/completion estimates and margins at a project level, and ensure accuracy of revenue portion of ZS financial statements;
- Focus on project set-up, project forecasting, and analysis on project financial decisions and collaborating with others on special projects;
- Collaborate with others within finance to find solutions to at-risk projects, provide project commentary and flag to leadership, if necessary;
- Leverage others including our offshore Client Accounting team, FBPs, and Controllership to help escalate and solve for project financial risks;
- Ensure project financial transactions including billings and collections are maintained;
- Develop and perform monthly governance workstreams to support accounting output, both at the project and company level;
- Increase the awareness of good financial management practices across the firm.
What You’ll Bring:
- BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline and 2-4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in public accounting, corporate accounting, or project financial management;
- In-depth experience with end-to-end project lifecycle work;
- A proactive mindset, capable of participating/implementing process changes;
- Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally/geographically;
- High motivation, strong work ethic and personal initiative;
- Excellent organizational and task management skills;
- Experience with MS Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics welcome.
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact in global healthcare and beyond. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.
ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. In order to keep its employees safe, ZS recommends that all its employees and contractors be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination can be voluntarily provided upon acceptance of offer of employment.
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www.zs.com
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