Sr. Financial Analyst

Centennial Technologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Federal Holidays

Metro Reimbursement

Job summary

Centennial Technologies in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support federal programs with rigorous financial analysis, reporting, and process improvement. You will analyze large datasets, validate reports, and guide junior analysts while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive accuracy and efficiency.

The role demands strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and clear communication to client stakeholders, with a focus on compliance and operational

Qualifications

• Perform complex financial analysis, reconciliation, and validation of large datasets.
• Support the preparation and validation of federal financial reports and statements.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, and risks.
• Research and resolve financial data discrepancies across systems.
• Develop and maintain financial models, reports, dashboards, and analyses.
• Document and improve financial processes, SOPs, and flowcharts.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, reporting accuracy, and data quality.
• Support client meetings and responses to financial inquiries.
• Review work products and guide junior analysts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Apply federal financial management policies and internal controls.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, macros.
• Prepare clear financial analyses, reports, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Apply federal financial management policies and internal controls.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, macros.
• Prepare clear financial analyses, reports, presentations, and technical documentation.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Financial modeling

SQL basics

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Centennial Technologies is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support a fast-paced public sector client. The Senior Financial Analyst will provide financial analysis, reporting, reconciliation, and process improvement support for complex federal financial management activities.

The successful candidate will analyze large financial datasets, support the preparation and validation of federal financial reports and statements, identify and resolve discrepancies, document financial processes, and provide actionable insights to client stakeholders. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while providing guidance to junior team members.

Requirements

• Perform complex financial analysis, reconciliation, and validation of large financial datasets.
• Support the preparation, review, and validation of financial reports and federal financial statements.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, anomalies, discrepancies, and potential financial or operational risks.
• Research and resolve financial data and accounting discrepancies across systems and data sources.
• Develop and maintain financial models, reports, dashboards, and management analyses.
• Document and improve financial and business processes, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), desk guides, and process flowcharts.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, data quality, and process efficiency.
• Support client meetings, briefings, data calls, and responses to financial management inquiries.
• Review analytical work products and provide guidance to junior analysts.
• Collaborate effectively with financial, technical, program, and other cross-functional teams.
• Apply federal financial management and accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, complex formulas, data analysis, and macros.
• Prepare clear, concise financial analyses, reports, presentations, and technical documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial management, or a related field.
• Experience supporting federal government financial management, accounting, or financial reporting strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliation, internal controls, and accounting operations.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and validating large and complex financial datasets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, technical writing, and client communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required government suitability or security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with federal financial systems, ERP platforms, or financial reporting tools.
• Experience supporting financial statement preparation, audit readiness, internal controls, or financial data reconciliation.
• Familiarity with federal financial management requirements and accounting standards.
• CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, or other relevant professional certification is a plus.

Work Conditions

Location: 5 days onsite in Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits and Perks

• Medical and Vision Insurance – Centennial covers 80% of employee and family premium costs, making high-quality healthcare affordable for you and your loved ones.
• Dental Insurance – 100% employer-paid coverage for employees.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance – Fully employer-paid, providing financial security and peace of mind.
• Life Insurance – Company-paid coverage to support you and your family.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – A competitive 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to support your long-term financial goals.
• Paid Time Off & Federal Holidays – A generous paid time off program and 11 paid federal holidays that support balance, flexibility, and time to recharge.
• Metro Reimbursement – Transportation benefits to help offset commuting costs and make getting to work easier and more affordable.

Centennial offers a highly competitive benefits package that protects your family, rewards your future, and supports your work-life balance.

Work Environment and Culture

• Collaborative, respectful, and inclusive culture.
• Direct access to leadership and decision-makers.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact federal modernization programs.
• Recognition programs for outstanding performance and innovation.

Technology and Innovation

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies (AI, cloud, data, automation, cybersecurity).
• Opportunities to contribute to proprietary platforms and innovation labs.
• Modern tools and environments that support productivity and creativity.

Why Employees Love Working at Centennial

• Small business agility with enterprise-level impact.
• Your ideas are heard and implemented.
• You see the real-world impact of your work in government programs that matter.
• Strong values: professionalism, focus, integrity, trust, innovativeness, and excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Centennial is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.