Senior Finance Associate - Client Accounting

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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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 lifecycl e
• 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.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. 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.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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