Program Finance Analyst II – Forecasting & Analysis

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

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Finance Analyst to analyze complex financial data and forecast revenues and expenditures for major programs. You will aggregate costs, monitor rolling forecasts, and support program managers with financial reporting and reconciliation.

The role requires solid knowledge of accrual accounting, US GAAP, and government contracting, plus strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.
• 2-5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
• Experience in government contracting and finance/public accounting desired.

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

Costpoint

Cognos

Government contracting

Financial planning

Revenue recognition

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Finance Analyst to analyze complex financial data and forecast revenues and expenditures for major programs. You will aggregate costs, monitor rolling forecasts, and support program managers with financial reporting and reconciliation.

The role requires solid knowledge of accrual accounting, US GAAP, and government contracting, plus strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.