Finance Forecasting Analyst — Government Contracting

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research is seeking a finance professional to analyze complex financial data, forecast revenues and expenditures for large government programs, and work with cross-functional teams to drive strategic actions.

The role requires experience in accrual accounting, US GAAP, and budgeting. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential; Costpoint and Cognos experience is preferred. 2–5 years of finance or accounting experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual bottoms-up cost and revenue forecasts at a project and organizational level.
• Maintains rolling forecasts and quarterly outlook for large programs.
• Determines cost of large project and program operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.
• Compares and analyzes program actual results versus plans and forecasts.
• Prepares reports for monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Prepares monthly subcontractor accruals and initiates accrual reconciliation.
• Works with project managers and corporate finance to identify and correct program finance issues.
• Analyzes accounting and labor data that drives forecasting and reporting.
• Assists program teams with financial reporting requirements to corporate.
• Reviews program-related AP/AR invoices for accuracy.
• Prepares presentation slide decks for program financial performance reporting.
• Completes various special projects as assigned by finance leadership.

Job description

ASM Research is seeking a finance professional to analyze complex financial data, forecast revenues and expenditures for large government programs, and work with cross-functional teams to drive strategic actions.

The role requires experience in accrual accounting, US GAAP, and budgeting. Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint is essential; Costpoint and Cognos experience is preferred. 2–5 years of finance or accounting experience is expected.