Program Finance Analyst: Forecasting & Performance

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

Job summary

ASM Research in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced Finance/Cost Analyst to analyze complex financial data, forecast revenues and expenditures, and support program finance for major contracts.

You will prepare bottoms-up forecasts, maintain rolling outlooks, and work with project managers and corporate finance to resolve issues while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with US GAAP. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Accrual accounting

US GAAP

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

ASM Research in Madison, WI is seeking an experienced Finance/Cost Analyst to analyze complex financial data, forecast revenues and expenditures, and support program finance for major contracts.

You will prepare bottoms-up forecasts, maintain rolling outlooks, and work with project managers and corporate finance to resolve issues while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with US GAAP. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills are required.