Finance Analyst-Shelton, CT/Hybrid

Saving the World! Help Wanted… Budderfly is a fast-growth, private equity-backed energy management outsourcing company that is committed to reducing global carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. Budderfly installs, monitors, and manages a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software to help deliver complete energy saving solutions for our customers. Celebrating 5 years on Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list. Recognized in Time Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2025. We are an energetic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place! We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to fill the role of Finance Analyst. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing support to the Controller in the general oversight of accounting operations and is an essential part of delivering an exceptional experience to our customers. Why this Role is Important: The Finance Analyst serves as a key link between Operations, Procurement, Project Management, and Finance, helping to protect project margins by identifying billing discrepancies, recovering costs from contractors and manufacturers, validating installation expenses, and ensuring compliance with vendor agreements. Responsibilities: Invoice Review & Processing • Review & Reconcile: Audit project-related invoices, subcontractor invoice and applications, and service orders for mathematical accuracy, appropriate backup documentation, and proper tax allocation. • Invoice Auditing: Audit high-volume service bills against purchase orders, work orders and contracted pricing. • Investigate cost variances and identify opportunities to reduce project spend. • Analyze labor, equipment, freight, crane, permitting, subcontractor, and material charges to ensure costs are properly supported. • GL Coding: Assign accurate general ledger codes and department cost centers to invoices. • Contract Compliance: Ensure billed amounts strictly adhere to negotiated contract terms, hourly rates, unit prices, and approved change orders. • Approval Routing: Code invoices correctly to the general ledger and route them through the appropriate approval workflows. Project Financial Analysis & Cost Control • Variance Analysis: Monitor budget versus actuals, identifying potential cost overruns, billing anomalies, and profit fade early in the project lifecycle. • Budget Tracking: Assist project managers in updating and maintaining detailed project cost reports and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules. • Forecasting: Update cash flow projections based on active project schedules and invoice receipt timings. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Liaise with Operations: Regularly meet with project managers and operational leadership to review project financial performance and billing pipelines. • Support efforts to improve project-level economics and standardized installation pricing. • Dispute Resolution: Investigate billing discrepancies and collaborate directly with vendors, subcontractors, and project teams to resolve issues in a timely manner Reporting & Analytics • Maintain reporting on contractor disputes, warranty recoveries, project cost variances, and realized savings. • Support monthly reviews of installation spending and project economics. • Assist Finance and Operations leadership with ad hoc analysis related to project costs, contractor performance, and margin improvement initiatives. Desired Skills and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field. • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in project accounting, construction finance, project controls, contract administration, procurement, or cost analysis. • High level of independent work ethics and integrity • Excellent analytical and communication skills • Industry knowledge of construction and service is preferred • Accounting knowledge, US GAAP • Work with multiple entities within an organization • Knowledge of NetSuite and Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power point) preferred Location: Shelton, CT-Hybrid schedule Compensation $80,000—$90,000 USD Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location. What We Offer: • Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment • Competitive pay • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance • Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change. Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity. We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. 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