Program Finance Analyst II: Forecasting & Reporting

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Atlanta (GA); 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, forecast revenues and expenditures, and support program finance for large government contracts.

You will prepare bottoms-up forecasts, monitor rolling outlooks, and collaborate with project managers and corporate finance to resolve issues. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, US GAAP knowledge, and Costpoint/Cognos is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
• Understanding of accrual accounting and US GAAP.
• Prior Costpoint and Cognos experience preferred.
• 2+ years’ 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 finance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, seeks a Finance Analyst to analyze complex financial data, forecast revenues and expenditures, and support program finance for large government contracts.

You will prepare bottoms-up forecasts, monitor rolling outlooks, and collaborate with project managers and corporate finance to resolve issues. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, US GAAP knowledge, and Costpoint/Cognos is preferred.