Financial Manager

Applied Research Solutions; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Best Places to Work recognition

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions in Bedford, MA is seeking a Financial Manager Journeyman to lead program budgets and financial analyses across DoD funding streams.

You will forecast budgets, perform variance analyses, support EVM, and maintain audit trails while collaborating with program offices to ensure compliant, timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance.
• 3–7 years of DoD Air Force/Space Force financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare program budgets, reports and financial documentation; analyze data and recommend solutions.
• Perform budget forecasting, variance analysis, execution reporting, schedule analysis, and earned value management (EVM) assessments; provide recommendations to the program office on budget, schedule, and EVM matters.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure accurate financial records.
• Use automated financial management systems for data analysis, reporting, and decision support.
• Prepare funding documents and maintain audit trails for compliance.
• Support AF or DoD exercises and simulations to assess financial readiness.

Skills

Budget forecasting

Variance analysis

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Financial data analysis

Audit and internal controls

Reporting and documentation

Tools

CCaRS

CRIS

WAWF

FM Suite

MIPRs/PRs processes

Job description

Applied Research Solutions has a new opportunity for a Financial Manager Journeyman.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Prepare program budgets, reports, and financial documentation; analyze data and recommend solutions to funding and budgeting challenges.
• Perform budget forecasting, variance analysis, execution reporting, schedule analysis, and earned value management (EVM) assessments; provide recommendations to the program office on budget, schedule, and EVM matters.
• Identify accounting discrepancies, recommend corrective actions, and ensure accurate financial records.
• Use automated financial management systems for data analysis, reporting, and decision support.
• Compile division-level financial materials for metrics, audits, management internal controls, self-assessments, and routine reporting.
• Support the development of program-specific funds management documentation and financial control models for decision-making.
• Prepare financial briefings and documentation for events such as Budget Execution Reviews (BER), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBR), Milestone Decision Reviews, Monthly Acquisition Reports (MAR), Program Management Reviews (PMR), Acquisition Strategy Plans, and Integrated Product Team (IPT) risk assessments.
• Draft and submit financial data documentation including procurement documents, Research Test Development and Evaluation documents, and Program Objective Memorandums (POMs).
• Generate reports on approved, deferred, and released funds using standard formats; identify and correct posting errors in financial records.
• Prepare funding documents such as Purchase Requests, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), Project Orders, and others per FM policy and regulations.
• Maintain an independent audit trail for all funding documents to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Provide quick-turnaround funding drill assessments and support ad-hoc reporting requirements.
• Support AF or DoD exercises and simulations to assess financial readiness for real-world scenarios.
• Monitor, maintain, and report on reimbursable budget programs.
• Conduct research and analysis for accounting-related issues using systems such as CCaRS, CRIS, WAWF, FM Suite, and classified financial systems.
• Maintain financial databases, input financial and contracting data, and extract reports for decision-making.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US citizen
• Must have an Active Secret Clearance
• 3 - 7 of relevant Air Force/Space Force (DoW/DoD) Financial Management experience

Preferred technical Qualifications:

• DoD Financial Management and Budget Execution
• Program Budget Development and Forecasting
• Variance Analysis and Financial Reporting
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR)
• Purchase Requests (PRs) and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs)
• Financial Data Analysis and Audit Trail Management
• CCaRS, CRIS, WAWF, and FM Suite
• Financial Database Management and Ad Hoc Reporting
• Budget Execution Reviews (BERs), Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs), and Program Management Reviews (PMRs)

The expected annual salary range: $115k - $125k. Salary is dependent upon the role and associated responsibilities, candidate's experience, and qualifications to include education/training, and key skills.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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