Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst able to assume responsibility for financial forecasting, budgeting, rates and government compliance functions. The Financial Analyst will perform hands-on functional duties, as well as, provide leadership and support to other professionals in carrying out the responsibilities of the position. The Financial Analyst will establish and maintain strong relationships with the Accounting Manager, Program Finance Manager and CFO, as well as, personnel both within and outside the company as required. Interface with independent auditors and government compliance organizations as required. Lead responsibility for financial forecasting, budgeting, rates and government compliance functions including:

• Develop and maintain annual plan (budget) including the periodic (monthly/quarterly) forecast requirements, schedule, instructions, and guidance.
• Develop standard analytical tools to aid operations and functions in their financial planning.
• Monitor and track actual versus plan/forecast results.
• Provide input to monthly executive review packages and Board of Director financial packages.
• Participate in development of KPIs and operational metrics for the business.
• Participate in development of a company-wide planning/forecasting/performance reporting system.
• Lead the preparation and analysis of the annual incurred cost submission (ICS). Support the ICS thru government audit.
• Coordinate inputs from functional organizations to prepare yearly Forward Pricing Rates and budget information. Submit provisional rate information to DCAA.
• Monitor cost and rate pools, perform variance analysis against budgets, provide recommendations to management on corrective action as appropriate.
• Consolidation of multiple divisions results at corporate level. Analyze budget and rate information, review Costpoint processing data, preparation of internal financial indirect statements.

Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, set up functions, enter data, or process information. Develop or maintain budgeting databases Use accounting software (e.g., Costpoint and Cognos) Use computers to enter, access and retrieve financial data Use spreadsheet software including Excel Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. Compile data for financial reports Compute financial data Note discrepancies in financial records Analyzing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. Analyze budgets Analyze financial data Analyze financial information to project future revenues or expense Conduct financial investigations Perform general financial analysis Other responsibilities: Participate in the development of department goals and objectives Recommend, implement and administer policies and procedures to enhance operations Respond to inquiries; research and suggest solutions to department related problems; serves as liaison with other departments to resolve day-to-day administrative and operational issues that may occur Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Education Requirement: Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field. Experience Requirement: Five to seven years experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Proficient in Deltek Costpoint Accounting Software. Knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and practices including Governmental and Defense Contracts, GAAP and federal and state financial and reporting regulations. Skilled in the use of computers in PC, Windows-based operating environment particularly Excel and Word applications.