Financial Analyst II

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

Job summary

ASM Research in Olympia, WA seeks a skilled Program Finance Analyst to analyze complex financial data, forecast revenues and expenditures, and support strategic actions across large federal programs.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams, maintains rolling forecasts, prepares monthly and quarterly reviews, and ensures accurate subcontractor accruals and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts at project level.
• Maintain rolling forecasts and quarterly outlook for large programs.
• Determine cost of large projects by establishing standard costs.
• Compare actual results to plans and forecasts.
• Prepare reports for monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Prepare subcontractor accruals and reconcile accruals.
• Collaborate with project managers and finance to fix issues.
• Analyze accounting and labor data to support forecasting.
• Assist teams with financial reporting requirements.
• Review program AP/AR invoices for accuracy.
• Prepare presentation decks for program financial performance.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Accrual accounting

US GAAP

Govt contracting finance

Financial forecasting

Analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

Analyzes complex historical and current financial data, and forecasts future revenues and expenditures, for programs of significant scope and complexity. Collects, monitors, and analyzes complex financial data to recommend corrective or strategic actions. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, requiring strong written and verbal communication skills and a solid working knowledge of program finance principles and practices.

• 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 (typically over $3 Million in revenue).

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.

• 2-5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting

Other Job Specific Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.

• Understanding of accrual accounting.

• Understanding of US GAAP.

• Prior Costpoint and Cognos experience preferred.

• 2 or more years’ experience in government contracting and finance/public accounting desired.

• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to think on one’s feet.

• Understanding of financial planning and strategy.

• Understanding of revenue recognition and requirements analysis.

• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.

• Ability to work well with others as well as independently with limited supervision

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

$85,000 - $95,000

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.