Sr. Financial Controller

RIVA Solutions, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off / Sick Leave

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M​

HSA/FSA Spending Accounts

Long- and Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Wellness Program Initiatives

RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid)

Job summary

RIVA Solutions, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Senior Financial Control Analyst to serve as a SME for enterprise-wide governance over financial and business operations for the NOAA NEITS program, developing financial management and reporting processes, evaluating control deficiencies, and providing in-depth analysis across Federal operations.

The role involves assessing current-state procedures, advising leadership on accuracy and risk, and partnering with Finance, Risk, Audit, and

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience, preferably supporting Federal programs in program control, contract administration, financial analysis, or related roles.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Financial forensics

Problem-solving

Excel

Smartsheet

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting/Public Administration/Information Systems

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Job description

Title: Senior Financial Control Analyst

Location: Hybrid - Silver Spring, MD or Washington, DC

Terms: Full Time

Clearance: U.S. Citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Travel: 0-10%

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 (R.I.V.A.). 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, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute ideas, and make an impact from day one - all while supporting missions that matter.

Program Overview

RIVA Solutions supports the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the NOAA Enterprise IT Services (NEITS) contract, delivering mission-critical enterprise IT, telecommunications, and network services that enable NOAA's operational and scientific mission nationwide. The NEITS program supports enterprise infrastructure operations, telecommunications systems, and secure network services connecting research facilities, mission centers, and data environments across the country.

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.

Salary

$200K

RIVA Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Initiatives
• RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Support, where applicable)
• Additional Workplace Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

RIVA Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please email [e-mail]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.