Financial Analyst Level 3

Amentum; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a seasoned Financial Analyst to support a government contracting program in Australia. You will interface onsite with the customer in Alice Springs and deliver key financial reports, including CFSRs and CAMTs, while coordinating with international teams.

The ideal candidate has extensive accounting/finance experience in government contracting, with proficiency in cost centers and indirect costs, and the ability to work in classified facilities.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen required due to government contracting obligations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred.
• Six+ years progressive experience in accounting/finance in government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Contract Funds Status Reports (CFSRs) and other financial reports for Government review.
• Develop and present financial planning and analysis for internal and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, GAAP, CAS and government regulations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Deltek CostPoint

Cognox/Hyperion

PowerBI

Excel

Job description

Purpose and Impact

Within Amentum's business group Intelligence & Cyber and in the SMART Infrastructure & Technology business line comes to you an opportunity of a lifetime to head down under to the Australian Outback on an adventure in which you will compare all other experiences of your career.

Purpose and Impact

Within Amentum's business group Intelligence & Cyber and in the SMART Infrastructure & Technology business line comes to you an opportunity of a lifetime to head down under to the Australian Outback on an adventure in which you will compare all other experiences of your career.

As a level 3 Financial Analyst you will be involved in many and various activities of the program from directly interfacing with the end-customer onsite in Alice Springs, Australia while working in classified facilities. You will deliver key CDRLs such as a Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR), CAMT, and present data in a monthly BMR. You'll also be involved in many different activities of running an international program. You'll be joined by a team of OCONUS teammates mostly located together. This role embraces teamwork while also owning processes which will give you an opportunity to align yourself through many of Amentums' core values of meeting commitments, embracing collaboration, and taking on challenges with courage.

The Financial Analyst will be required to have relevant experience in financial management and analysis, specifically in the Government Contracting accounting realm.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing, maintaining, and presenting financial reports, including financial planning and analysis, for internal and customer stakeholders. Knowledge of relevant cost centers (labor, travel, materials) and indirect cost applications for each is expected. This position is contingent upon business needs, security clearance verification, and funding availability.

Work Schedule

Onsite Day shift – 5 days per week, 8 hours per day

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain Contract Funds Status Reports (CFSRs) and other financial reports for Government review. Reports and required CDRL’s include, actuals, open commitments, accruals, and PR/PO aging’s.
• Formulates and administers financial projections and preparation of cash flow forecast to ensure that financial and operating reports accurately reflect the condition of the business.
• Reviews, approves and submits invoices to customers. Monitors billing status, payment status and unbilled issues, and works to resolve issues in a timely manner to manage DSO. Provide supporting documents as required.
• Execute the financial analysis of budgets and schedules for multiple projects including comparing budget vs actuals/forecast
• Assists with development of assigned contract long range planning financial programs in accordance with objectives for growth and profitability.
• Participate and provide input to project forecast meetings.
• Ensures program costs are accurately collected by maintaining active charge numbers, monitoring actual charges, and processing transfers when appropriate.
• Coordinates, negotiates and resolves financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies to ensure accurate interpretation of contract requirements.
• Contributes to quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs) and able to effectively communicate impacts to revenue/cost/profit.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as FAR, other government regulations, GAAP, and CAS requirements.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

The position is desk based and sedentary in nature, the ability to lift items up to 5kgs may be required occasionally and participating in Site walks occasionally

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must be a U.S. citizen.
• Bachelor’s degree in an Accounting, Finance or related degree preferred.
• Six (6) years progressively responsible experience in accounting and/or finance.
• Relevant experience in government contracting for multiple type contracts (CPFF, FFP, T&M).
• Highly organized, able to meet deadlines and manage shifting priorities
• High degree of personal integrity; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for duration of deployment, as required.
• Knowledge of accounting that includes spreadsheets and relational databases programs for data processing techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).
• Excellent communication, effective leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of United States Government Accounting practices.
• Manage workloads effectively including adapting to changes, planning, organizing and prioritizing work
• Team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasker with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to recognize and research issues and make recommendations/decisions based on that research.
• Knowledge of various computer programs; Microsoft Suite, Deltek CostPoint, Cognox/Hyperion, PowerBI
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Sharepoint and PowerPoint.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel and Excel functions, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables.

Security Clearance Required

It is a condition of employment that employees obtain and retain the appropriate level of security clearance and medical clearance applicable to each role. The employee must be a US citizen and will require a minimum TS/SCI with poly (U.S.) clearance.

Education

Minimum Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

STATEMENT OF WORK

All personnel assigned to work shall be:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Able to fluently read, write and speak English

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communications, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Must be able to access hazard operational areas which may include the wearing of PPE for periodic oversite of operational activities.

This position is designated as a safety sensitive position

As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, Amentum is a drug-free workplace and requires all personnel to comply with company drug and alcohol policies as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the drug screening process. Please note that this may include pre-hire screening for marijuana, as well as other federally controlled substances due to Amentum’s role as a federal contractor and trusted partner to the US Government.

Other Responsibilities

Safety

Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality

Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance

Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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