Sr. Financial Controller

RIVA Solutions, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 190,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RIVA Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Financial Control Analyst to serve as SME and govern financial operations for the NOAA NEITS program. The role develops financial processes, assesses controls, and provides deep-dive analysis across federal business operations and performance.

Work closely with leadership and Finance, Risk, Audit, IT, and program management to build scalable financial models, forecasting, and executive reports, ensuring compliance and remediation when required.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience, preferably supporting Federal programs in program control or financial analysis.
• Experience with Federal contract constructs (CLIN, FFP, T&M).
• Experience with financial planning, forecasting, tracking, burn-rate, variance analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support line-of-business partners to ensure adherence to financial reporting governance and control policies.
• Analyze control gaps, evaluate deficiencies, and provide remediation recommendations.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal IT audit teams on control matters and remediation.
• Evaluate data management, control effectiveness, system performance, and corrective fixes.
• Create governance dashboards, management reports, and executive-level reporting.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial models; advise on assumptions and risk.
• Support executive reporting, variance and burn-rate analysis, and performance dashboards.
• Analyze alignment among labor, contract scope, CLIN structure, funding, and program performance.
• Track deliverables, milestones, funding, and compliance; advise leadership on issues.
• Assess enterprise risk exposure and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate among technical, finance, contracts, and program teams; enhance transparency.
• Advise on financial systems/tools usage (Smartsheet, Excel, enterprise platforms).

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Financial forensics

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

RESULTS. INNOVATION. VALUES. ACCOUNTABILITY. That’s RIVA. We’re a mission-driven IT services company and systems integrator supporting digital transformation and modernization for federal government agencies. Since 2009, we’ve partnered with our customers to solve complex challenges through smart, practical innovation to deliver real outcomes where they matter most. Our teams are made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about doing great work and making a difference. We don’t just develop solutions, we support efforts that strengthen communities and serve the public good.

RIVA’s culture is built on four core values: Results, Innovation, Values, and Accountability. They guide how we work, how we collaborate, and how we measure success. Our employee-first approach is rooted in trust, ownership, and meaningful work. By investing in our people and fostering a flexible, supportive environment, employees have the opportunity to grow their skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one. all while supporting missions that matter.

Position Overview

RIVA Solutions is seeking a Senior Financial Control Analyst to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting enterprise-wide governance over financial and business operations for the NOAA NEITS program. This role will facilitate the development of financial management and reporting processes, evaluate control deficiencies, recommend remediation strategies, and provide deep-dive financial analysis across Federal business operations, financial models, integrated workflows, and performance.

The Senior Financial Control Analyst will assess current-state financial accounting procedures, controls, cash-flow projections, and business operations and recommend a scalable future-state financial model. Working closely with program leadership and Finance, Risk, Audit, Technology, and program management stakeholders, this position will help build integrated financial and business services that support contract requirements, forecasting, tracking, and executive oversight.

Core Responsibilities

• Support line-of-business partners to ensure adherence to financial reporting governance and control policies.
• Analyze control gaps, evaluate deficiencies, and provide recommendations for remediation strategy and corrective action planning.
• Partner with external auditors and internal IT audit teams on evolving control matters, evidence requests, and remediation activities.
• Evaluate financial data management practices, control effectiveness, system performance, and corrective fixes through ongoing assessment and monitoring.
• Synthesize financial and operational data into governance dashboards, management reports, and executive-level reporting for senior leadership and regulatory stakeholders.
• Support the development of program budgets, multi-year forecasts, cash-flow projections, and financial models; advise leadership on accuracy, assumptions, and risk.
• Support executive financial reporting, variance analysis, burn-rate analysis, and performance dashboards, providing actionable recommendations.
• Analyze alignment among labor execution, contractual scope, CLIN structure, funding availability, and program performance; recommend corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Track and analyze deliverables, milestones, funding, and compliance status across the program lifecycle and advise leadership on emerging issues and recommended actions.
• Analyze enterprise financial and contractual risk exposure and provide recommendations for mitigation and management attention.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination among technical, finance, contracts, and program management teams to strengthen operational transparency and leadership oversight.
• Advise on the selection, configuration, and use of financial systems and reporting tools, including Smartsheet, Excel, and enterprise financial platforms, to improve consistency, scalability, and data accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of professional experience, preferably supporting Federal programs in program control, contract administration, financial analysis, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience with Federal contract constructs, including CLIN structures, firm‑fixed‑price (FFP), and time‑and‑materials (T&M) contracts.
• Experience performing financial planning, forecasting, tracking, burn‑rate analysis, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of Federal acquisition lifecycle processes and contract administration requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, financial forensics, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Smartsheet, including workflow, reporting, dashboarding, and data analysis capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing program and executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting NOAA, NEITS, or other Federal IT infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with telecommunications, enterprise network services, or enterprise IT service environments.
• Experience drafting Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), market research summaries, acquisition support documents, or contract documentation.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and Federal contract compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting geographically distributed Federal program teams and multi‑site operations.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or comparable internal audit credential.

The salary or salary range for this role reflects an estimated range informed by multiple compensation factors. Final offers may vary based on considerations such as relevant experience, education and training, critical skillsets, and overall business needs.

Pay range

$190,000 - $210,000 USD

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

We believe great teams are built from different backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences, and we mean that beyond the buzzwords.

RIVA is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need an accommodation at any point in our process, send an email to [e-mail], we'll be happy to help.

VETERAN SUPPORT & ACCESSIBILITY

As a federal contractor, RIVA follows the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, supporting the employment and advancement of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you're a veteran, we encourage you to self-identify during the application process, it helps us track our hiring commitments and, in some cases, may support priority referral for open roles.

RIVA also invites applicants to voluntarily self-identify as having a disability during the application process, not because it affects your chances of being hired, but because it helps us measure how well we're living up to our commitments and identify where we can do better. Your response is confidential and entirely optional.