Forecasting & Program Finance Analyst

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a finance professional to analyze complex data and forecast revenues and expenditures for large programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare detailed financial reports and insights for leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 2–5 years of experience, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, accrual accounting, and US GAAP knowledge. Prior Costpoint and Cognos experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of accrual accounting.
• Understanding of US GAAP and cost data collection.
• Prior Costpoint and Cognos experience preferred; government contracting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual bottoms-up forecasts for projects and orgs.
• Maintain rolling forecasts and quarterly outlooks for large programs.
• Determine costs of major projects by standard costing and data collection.
• Compare actual results versus plans and forecasts; report variances.
• Generate monthly/quarterly performance reports and decks.
• Prepare subcontractor accruals and reconcile accruals.
• Collaborate with project managers to resolve program finance issues.
• Analyze accounting and labor data driving forecasting and reporting.
• Support program teams with financial reporting requirements.
• Review program AP/AR invoices for accuracy.
• Present financial performance to leadership; handle special projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Accrual accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Financial forecasting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, is seeking a finance professional to analyze complex data and forecast revenues and expenditures for large programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and prepare detailed financial reports and insights for leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance and 2–5 years of experience, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, accrual accounting, and US GAAP knowledge. Prior Costpoint and Cognos experience is a plus.