Corporate Financial Analyst II

Socket.dev; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 83,104 - 132,967; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% retirement contribution

6 weeks paid parental leave

20 days paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A non-profit defense organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, is seeking a Financial Analyst II. This role involves conducting complex financial analyses, budgeting, and providing decision support to leadership. Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, leading strategic planning, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and at least 5 years of budget analysis experience, along with strong skills in relevant tools such as Excel and Tableau. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in budget and forecasting analysis.
• Experience in government contracting and federal acquisition regulations is a plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operations leadership on financial analysis and reporting.
• Lead strategic planning and budget development.
• Provide financial status reports and support financial decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budget preparation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Professional certification (CPA, CMA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

OneStream

Tableau

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Overview

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for complex financial analyses across IDA and is responsible for consistently producing timely, accurate and relevant analyses & business decision support to the organization's leadership. Prepare monthly financial reports. Respond to questions from project leaders and others on expenditure details and variances. This role helps develop reports and presentation materials that effectively communicate business plan execution by operational units compared to budgets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the financial partner to Corporate Operations leadership team, ensuring they thoroughly understand the detailed components of their actual and budgeted costs.
• Lead the strategic planning efforts in close partnership with the Corporate operations Leadership team.
• Develop annual Budgets, including labor, non-labor, capital and non-capital equipment.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, annual and multi-year planning for each department.
• Support individual managers with the development of their respective cost analysis which build up to the budget.
• Track and manage actual funds spent against projections; make recommendations to improve results and stay on track with budget.
• Partner with the business, contracts, and procurement teams on contract modeling/ negotiation/execution for key contracts.
• Provide regular financial status reports to the Corporate Operations Leadership team.
• Analyze problem areas, suggest improvements to process or practice, and implement corrective action as necessary with management's concurrence.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educations workshops, reviewing publications as applicable.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Support Corp FP&A team with ad hoc analysis as requested.
• Other duties include but are not limited to; the approval of the financial aspects (e.g. proper charge codes and budget) of Purchase Requisitions, timekeeping, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field. Master's in Business Administration (or MBA Candidate) preferred.
• Professional certification (e.g.; CPA, CMA, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of budget and forecasting analysis experience.
• Experience in government contracting, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) preferred.
• Advance knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience working with OneStream, Cognos Reporting, Tableau, Deltek Costpoint, Hyperion, and/or other similar planning and reporting tools.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel both orally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain necessary security clearance.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.

Why work at IDA?

• Competitive salary and benefits, including diverse health insurance options, generous 10% contribution to retirement, 6 weeks 100% paid parental leave, 20 days paid time off, and relocation reimbursement.
• Mission-oriented work at a non-profit that supports and protects our Nation's warfighters; as a non-profit, IDA employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL).
• Professional development including tuition reimbursement, internal and external trainings, and funding for researcher-pitched projects and publications.
• A strong employee and corporate culture of work-life balance, including commitment to average 40-hour work weeks through flex time, partial telework options, and expectation of communication only during core business hours.
• Located in Alexandria's high-tech corridor, IDA's brand new Potomac Yard facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, workspaces and gym.
• Easy access to local dining and shopping, the Potomac Yard Metro stop and the Potomac Yard DASH bus stop. Employer contributes $300/month (IRS max) to commuter benefits.

Compensation

We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation program and provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range based on data-driven market analysis for each position. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $83,104 - $132,967. Individual salary within this range will be commensurate with the incumbent's experience, unique skills and qualifications, and other relevant factors.

U.S. Citizenship is required

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance is required

IDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a fair recruiting process and working environment free from discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

IDA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

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