Financial Analyst II — Forecasting & Program Finance

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Finance Analyst to support program finance for large, complex government programs. You will forecast revenues and costs, collaborate with project managers, and prepare management reports to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires 2–5 years in finance or accounting, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and knowledge of US GAAP. Experience with Costpoint and Cognos is preferred, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of accrual accounting.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Prior Costpoint and Cognos experience preferred.
• 2+ years 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 fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual bottoms-up cost and revenue forecasts at a project and organizational level.
• Maintain rolling forecasts and quarterly outlook for large programs (typically over $3 Million in revenue).
• Determine cost of large project and program operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.
• Compare and analyze program actual results versus plans and forecasts.
• Prepare reports for monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Prepare monthly subcontractor accruals and initiates accrual reconciliation.
• Work with project managers and corporate finance to identify and correct program finance issues.
• Analyze accounting and labor data that drives forecasting and reporting.
• Assist program teams with financial reporting requirements to corporate.
• Review program-related AP/AR invoices for accuracy.
• Prepare presentation slide decks for program financial performance reporting.
• Completes various special projects as assigned by finance leadership.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a Finance Analyst to support program finance for large, complex government programs. You will forecast revenues and costs, collaborate with project managers, and prepare management reports to inform strategic decisions.

The role requires 2–5 years in finance or accounting, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and knowledge of US GAAP. Experience with Costpoint and Cognos is preferred, with ability to work in a fast-paced environment