Finance Specialist, Client Accounting

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. From R&D to portfolio strategy, customer insights, marketing and sales strategy, operations and technology, we leverage our deep industry expertise and leading-edge analytics to create solutions that work in the real world. Our most valuable asset is our people—a fact that’s reflected in our values-driven organization in which new perspectives are integral and new ideas are celebrated. ZSers are passionately committed to helping companies and their customers thrive in industries ranging from healthcare and life sciences, to high-tech, financial services, travel and transportation, and beyond. ZS' Corporate Support teams operate the firm's core internal enterprise functions. Our global teams comprise team-oriented, pragmatic, and results-driven people who thrive in a challenging work environment. Our people come from diverse backgrounds but share a passion for quality customer service and dedication - whether our customer is a client or another ZS employee. ZS' Client Accounting Team was formed two years ago to help with the ASC 606 implementation and today is responsible for end-to-end project lifecycle work and project financial governance. This individual will join the existing team and continue to build on progress within the space. FINANCE SPECIALIST, CLIENT ACCOUNTING This role is responsible for end-to-end project lifecycle work and project financial governance, will report into the Client Accounting team lead, and will work closely with existing teammates including Controllership, Finance Business Partners (FBP), and our Finance Systems team. Responsibilities: 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 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 Contribute to new processes, employ new technologies, and create governance around our revenue recognition policy Lead and/or collaborate with others in finance on special projects Qualifications: BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline 5-8 years of relevant work experience, preferably in public accounting, corporate accounting, or project financial management Indepth experience with end-to-end project lifecycle work Proactive, a self-starter, capable of participating/implementing process changes Effective at collaborating cross-functionally/geographically Excellent communication skills ZS is a global consulting firm. Fluency in English is required; additional fluency in at least one European or Asian language is desirable. 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. ZS offers a competitive compensation package with salary and bonus incentives, plus an attractive benefits package. 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. ZS is committed to providing and maintaining a safe workplace. Must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered. Proof of vaccination will be required. Religious/Medical Exemptions can be requested on a limited basis upon hire. NO AGENCY CALLS, PLEASE.