Business Financial Manager

Convergenz; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Convergenz in Washington, DC is seeking a financial program analyst to provide comprehensive programmatic, financial, and administrative support to R&D programs. The role encompasses financial planning, execution, tracking, analysis, reporting, and budget management to ensure stewardship of resources.

Candidates should have government-facing experience, strong MS Office skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities with precision and integrity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing financial, budgetary, and administrative support within a government environment.
• Experience developing, forecasting, managing, and maintaining budgets, including tracking technical and financial milestones.
• Experience preparing, coordinating, and managing budget and acquisition-related funding documentation, with the ability to conduct financial and programmatic analyses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of federal financial management principles, practices, policies, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive programmatic, financial, and administrative support to R&D programs.
• Financial planning, execution, tracking, analysis, and reporting for R&D programs.
• Budget development and management of project-specific funding; monitor performance and variances.
• Support program execution through solicitation development and management, tracking deliverables and milestones, and maintaining schedules.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Education

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

Master's degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA, CGFM) preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

• Provide comprehensive programmatic, financial, and administrative support to R&D programs
• Responsibilities include financial planning, execution, tracking, analysis, and reporting; budget development and management of project-specific funding; monitoring financial performance and identifying variances; and recommending corrective actions to support effective stewardship of resources
• Support program execution through solicitation development and management, tracking of deliverables and milestones, maintenance of schedules and calendars, meeting coordination, preparation of correspondence and briefing materials, and management of program records and documentation

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience providing financial, budgetary, and administrative support within a government environment.
• Experience developing, forecasting, managing, and maintaining budgets, including tracking technical and financial milestones.
• Experience preparing, coordinating, and managing budget and acquisition-related funding documentation, with the ability to conduct financial and programmatic analyses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of federal financial management principles, practices, policies, and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting research and development organizations.
• Experience serving as a Business Financial Manager (BFM) or in a comparable financial management role within a government, research, or innovation-focused organization.
• Experience planning, organizing, and facilitating meetings, workshops, and other stakeholder engagements.
• Understanding of federal budgeting, appropriations, acquisition processes, and government contracting.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while exercising sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality work products that are accurate, well-organized, and responsive to leadership requirements.
• Ability to remain adaptable and effective in dynamic, high-visibility, and rapidly changing environments.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.

Minimum degree

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA, CGFM) is preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We value diverse perspectives and actively seek to create an inclusive environment that celebrates the unique qualities of all employees.