Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Virginia Passenger Rail Authority; Richmond (VA); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) seeks a dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join the FP&A team in Richmond, VA. This full-time role supports operating and capital initiatives and offers opportunities to grow in financial planning, cash management, and revenue analysis.

You will collaborate with Engineering & Construction, Rail Services, and Fiscal divisions to drive scalable analyses, participate in the annual budget process for Transforming Rail in Virginia, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 2+ years' experience in finance or accounting.
• GAAP knowledge and accounting policies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Aufgaben

• Participate in annual budget process for Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative.
• Compile monthly budget-to-actual reporting for VPRA Board.
• Support short-term cash forecasting and liquidity monitoring.
• Assist cash collections and reimbursements.
• Prepare regular reporting for funding partners.
• Perform revenue reconciliations across sources.
• Monitor projects and budgets in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic storytelling.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive analyses.
• Assist with ad hoc strategic projects.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Cash management

Cross-functional collab

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Dynamics 365

Power BI

Jobbeschreibung

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is a political subdivision established by Chapter 1230 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly. VPRA is responsible for promoting, sustaining, and expanding the availability of passenger and commuter rail services in the Commonwealth, including all administrative and fiduciary responsibilities for Virginia's state-supported passenger rail services. VPRA also is a funding partner on many Virginia Railway Express (VRE) initiatives and administers capital expansion projects, infrastructure, and land acquisitions related to the multi-billion-dollar Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative, which will double Amtrak and VRE service in Virginia over the next decade. The VPRA acts as a "responsible public entity" for the acquisition, construction, improvement, maintenance, or operation, or any combination thereof, of a "qualifying transportation facility" under the Public Private Partnership Act of 1995.

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) seeks a dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, a key function supporting the VPRA's passenger train operations and capital infrastructure program. This role is ideal for a professional seeking to build on foundational accounting/finance knowledge by expanding into financial planning, cash management, and revenue management. This position will involve day-to-day financial tasks and support for strategic and operational projects. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a knack for problem-solving and a desire to expand their finance career.

This full-time position will be based in VPRA's office in Richmond, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the FP&A Analyst will:
• Participate in the annual budget process for the Authority, which includes a multi-billion-dollar Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative, Capital and Operating Grants, and operational expenditures for four state-sponsored train routes.
• Compile monthly budget-to-actual reporting and analysis for the Authority's Board of Directors
• Support short-term cash forecasting and liquidity monitoring by managing and analyzing the financial database for four state-sponsored train routes, including detailed evaluation of revenue receipts, pricing trends, and development of internal forecasts to inform financial planning.
• Assist with the cash collections and cash management process, including preparing reimbursement submissions as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of regular reporting as required by funding partners.
• Perform detailed revenue reconciliations across diverse sources, ensuring accuracy in collections and allocation tracking.
• Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of projects and budgets within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Provide decision support through value-added financial analysis, insights development, and strategic storytelling, while proactively identifying and leveraging innovative tools and methodologies to enhance data analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams, including Engineering & Construction, Rail Services, Fiscal divisions, and other teams, to drive scalable analyses and insights.
• Assist with ad hoc strategic and operational projects as required.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.

Preferred Education

• Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Required Experience

• Minimum 2+ years' experience in finance or accounting with progressive career growth.
• Knowledge of financial structures involving areas of revenue, expenditures, appropriations, and assets & liabilities.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize various accounting and financial systems for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to understand the big picture.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and with flexibility in a fluid environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (advanced knowledge), PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other commonly used office software, including Adobe.

Preferred Experience

• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with Data Analytics Software (Power BI, Tableau).

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