Strategic Financial Analyst | Forecasting & Gov't Contracts

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, analyzes complex financial data and forecasts revenues and expenditures for programs of significant scope. You will collect, monitor, and analyze data to recommend corrective or strategic actions, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 2–5 years in financial roles is required, along with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with Costpoint and Cognos.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.
• 2-5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
• Understanding of accrual accounting.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Prior Costpoint and Cognos experience preferred.
• 2 or more years’ experience in government contracting and finance/public accounting desired.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to think on one’s feet.
• Understanding of financial planning and strategy.
• Understanding of revenue recognition and requirements analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual bottoms-up cost and revenue forecasts at a project and organizational level.
• Maintains rolling forecasts and quarterly outlook for large programs (typically over $3 Million in revenue).
• Determines cost of large project and program operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.
• Compares and analyzes program actual results versus plans and forecasts.
• Prepares reports for monthly and quarterly reviews.
• Prepares monthly subcontractor accruals and initiates accrual reconciliation.
• Works with project managers and corporate finance to identify and correct program finance issues.
• Analyzes accounting and labor data that drives forecasting and reporting.
• Assists program teams with financial reporting requirements to corporate.
• Reviews program-related AP/AR invoices for accuracy.
• Prepares presentation slide decks for program financial performance reporting.
• Completes various special projects as assigned by finance leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Accrual accounting

US GAAP

Forecasting

Revenue recognition

Financial planning

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Deadline orientation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company, analyzes complex financial data and forecasts revenues and expenditures for programs of significant scope. You will collect, monitor, and analyze data to recommend corrective or strategic actions, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 2–5 years in financial roles is required, along with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with Costpoint and Cognos.