Program Financial Analyst Government Contracting

Cherry Bekaert Foundation; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing in Fairfax, VA is partnering with a growing aerospace/defense organization to hire a Program Finance Analyst. The role supports program financials, forecasting, and reporting in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s in finance or accounting, 2+ years FP&A or accounting experience, and strong GAAP knowledge. Government contract experience and advanced Excel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Program Finance, FP&A, or Accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with government contract types: FFP, CPFF, T&M.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support Estimate at Completion (EAC), forecasting, and budgeting activities.
• Analyze program financial performance, including variance analysis and trend identification.
• Provide financial data and reporting for internal business reviews and leadership decision-making.
• Monitor key performance indicators and investigate drivers of unexpected variances.
• Support program setup, maintenance, and contract closeout activities.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with GAAP standards and compliance requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

GAAP knowledge

Problem-solving

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Power BI

Job description

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Program Finance Analyst

Location: Fairfax, VA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a growing organization in the aerospace/defense sector seeking a Program Finance Analyst to support program financials, forecasting, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and support Estimate at Completion (EAC), forecasting, and budgeting activities
• Analyze program financial performance, including variance analysis and trend identification
• Provide financial data and reporting for internal business reviews and leadership decision-making
• Monitor key performance indicators and investigate drivers of unexpected variances
• Support program setup, maintenance, and contract closeout activities
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
• Ensure financial reporting aligns with GAAP standards and compliance requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in Program Finance, FP&A, or Accounting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with government contract types: FFP, CPFF, T&M
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, lookups)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in aerospace and/or defense (GovCon) environment
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central a plus)
• Exposure to Power BI or other reporting/BI tools

Why This Opportunity

• High-impact role supporting program-level financial performance
• Strong exposure to leadership and cross-functional teams
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic GovCon environment