Lead Finance and Accounting Analyst

Maximus; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive insurance coverage

401K retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Maximus seeks a Lead Finance and Accounting Analyst to drive financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis in a complex shared services environment. This role leads monthly close, cost allocations, and accruals, delivering executive dashboards with actionable insights for senior leadership.

You will partner cross-functionally to support quarterly forecasting, business development, and pricing initiatives, while driving automation and modern tool adoption for reporting and planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 7+ years of financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Experience with large, complex data sets and multiple financial systems.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare P&L analyses and variance to forecasts.
• Review earned/unbilled reconciliations for accuracy.
• Manage monthly project billing submissions and approvals.
• Track outstanding Accounts Receivable for management review.
• Lead monthly cost allocations and accruals.
• Develop monthly financial dashboards for VP-level leadership.
• Support pricing analyses for new and expanding projects.
• Mentor junior analysts and participate in audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

PowerBI

Data visualization

AI Copilot tooling

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Cognos

Costpoint

TM1

Job description

Maximus is seeking a Lead Finance and Accounting Analyst to drive financial reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis within a complex, shared services environment. This role leads monthly close activities, including cost allocations and accruals, and delivers executive‑level dashboards with actionable insights for senior leadership.

The Lead Finance and Accounting Analyst partners cross‑functionally to support quarterly forecasting, business development, and pricing initiatives, while presenting clear, data‑driven recommendations. A strong focus on continuous improvement is essential, including enhancing reporting and planning processes through automation and modern tools.

The ideal candidate brings experience working with large, complex data sets and financial systems, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to influence stakeholders.

Why Maximus?

• Competitive Compensation - Regular bonuses based on performance included!

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Choose from various plans, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, and partially funded HSA. Additionally, enjoy Life insurance benefits and discounts on Auto, Home, Renter's, and Pet insurance.

• Future Planning - Prepare for retirement with our 401K Retirement Savings plan and Company Matching.

• Paid Time Off Package - Enjoy UTO, Holidays, and sick leave, along with Short and Long Term Disability coverage.

• Holistic Wellness Support - Access resources for physical, emotional, and financial wellness through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Recognition Platform - Acknowledge and appreciate outstanding employee contributions.

• Tuition Reimbursement - Invest in your ongoing education and development.

• Employee Perks and Discounts - Additional benefits and discounts exclusively for employees.

• Maximus Wellness Program and Resources - Access a range of wellness programs and resources tailored to your needs.

• Professional Development Opportunities- Participate in training programs, workshops, and conferences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare Profit and Loss analysis, including analysis of actual variances to forecasts. Assist with division level P&L responsibilities.

• Review Earned/Unbilled Reconciliations for accuracy and completeness; work with finance staff to make necessary corrections.

• Review monthly project billing submissions for adequate supporting documentation and proper approvals.

• Track outstanding Accounts Receivable reports for management review.

• Prepare any quarterly revenue adjustments required to correct revenue for impact of billed indirect rates exceeding expected actual rates.

• In conjunction with Financial Analyst, track costs, billing/invoice adjustments, contract-to-date expenditures for sub-contractors and temporary labor.

• Prepare Contract Information Form (CIF) for review by management.

• Oversee/review monthly accruals.

• Responsible for ad hoc reporting requests.

• Review of supporting documentation that accompanies invoice package.

• Prepare or assist in preparation of pricing and other cost estimates, including those related to contract amendments/task orders as needed.

• Participate in internal and external audits and maintain reports and data related to and necessary for audits.

• Mentor and train junior financial analysts.

• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

'- Lead monthly cost allocation and accruals processes by consolidating multiple data sources, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results.

• Develop and deliver monthly financial dashboards, providing detailed variance analysis and actionable insights to VP-level and senior leadership stakeholders.

• Execute quarterly forecasting cycles for a large, complex shared services organization, partnering with cross-functional and project-level stakeholders to ensure alignment and accuracy.

• Present monthly financial results, variance drivers, and quarterly forecast updates to senior leadership, translating complex financial data into clear business insights.

• Support business development and internal stakeholders by performing detailed pricing and cost analyses for new and expanding projects.

• Continuously enhance reporting, forecasting, and planning processes through automation, standardization, and tool modernization to improve efficiency and data integrity.

• Design and build ad hoc financial models, dashboards, and analytical tools to support evolving business needs and improve decision‑making visibility.

• Ensure strong financial governance by maintaining consistent methodologies, documentation, and controls across reporting and forecasting activities.

Minimum Requirements

'- Bachelors degree in related field.

• 7-10 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting (preferably within shared services or multi-project environments).

• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

• Experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI.

• Experience working with large, complex data sets and multiple financial systems (e.g. Cognos, Costpoint, TM1).

• Familiarity with AI‑enabled productivity tools such as Microsoft Copilot to enhance analysis and reporting efficiency.

• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage with senior stakeholders.

• Experience supporting cost allocation models or internal service organizations.

• Continuous improvement mindset with experience streamlining or automating financial processes.

Home Office Requirements

• Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to [1] www.speedtest.net).

• Connectivity to the internet via either Wi‑Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router.

• Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US.

References

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Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$85,000

Maximum Salary

$110,000