Senior Finance Partner – Federal Programs

Accenture Federal Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,600 - 95,800; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Finance Business Partner Senior Analyst to serve as a financial advisor for delivery teams and program leadership on federal contracts. You will manage end-to-end project finances, forecast accurately, drive GAAP and federal compliance, and deliver analytical insights to strengthen contract execution.

You will collaborate with Delivery, PMO, Contract Management, and Controllership to ensure financial integrity, timely reporting, and efficient cash flow.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in financial analysis, program finance, federal contracting finance, or related disciplines.
• Experience with financial forecasting, variance analysis, and project-level financial reporting.
• Familiarity with U.S. GAAP principles and federal compliance considerations.
• Strong analytical ability with demonstrated experience interpreting financial data and communicating insights.
• Proficiency in financial tools (Excel or equivalent analytic tools).
• Ability to collaborate with delivery teams and communicate financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract-level forecasting activities, including gathering inputs, analyzing trends and variances, and presenting results to delivery and account leadership.
• Review monthly financial results to ensure accurate cost postings, revenue recognition, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and federal requirements.
• Manage working capital balances through unbilled reviews, inventory reconciliations, invoicing tracking, and cash-flow optimization.
• Maintain high-quality financial records, including sales bookings, time charging, accruals, and journal entries.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to delivery leads, providing financial insights that highlight risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
• Coordinate with PMO, Delivery, Contract Management, and Controllership to support operational efficiency and transparent financial reporting.
• Support client invoicing deliverables and contractual financial reporting requirements.
• Act as the formal finance preparer for project setup in designated financial systems under applicable contract thresholds.
• Execute internal controls and apply AFS policies and procedures to ensure compliance and accurate financial outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of forecasting, reporting, and financial management processes.

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accenture Federal Services seeks a Finance Business Partner Senior Analyst to serve as a financial advisor for delivery teams and program leadership on federal contracts. You will manage end-to-end project finances, forecast accurately, drive GAAP and federal compliance, and deliver analytical insights to strengthen contract execution.

You will collaborate with Delivery, PMO, Contract Management, and Controllership to ensure financial integrity, timely reporting, and efficient cash flow.