Smartronix, Inc., is an information technology and engineering solutions provider specializing in Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Health IT, Network Operations, and Mission-Focused Engineering. The Sr Financial Analyst leads a variety of detailed contract financial activities for rather large and complex programs. They lead and administer the analytical support in budget preparation/estimating, and expenditures against those programs. They are key members of the program management team and works directly with the Program Manager in helping to define the project's goals and objectives; and leads recommended actions to improve progress and performance. They will have significant interface with Program/Project Managers, senior technical staff, as well as other functional organizations including Contracts, Subcontracts, Finance, Accounts Receivable, and Procurement. They will also oversee and manage work assignments of a team of Financial Analysts. They could also serve as career manager for direct reports.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Overall lead contract analyst for large contract/program by providing cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to Program Managers including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and development of time-phased budgets and schedules.
- Lead over all contract set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions and requirements.
- Prepare program financial Estimates at Complete (EAC) and meet deadlines for submission requirements.
- Identify project risks and opportunities and provide analytical contribution in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Finance/Accounting.
- Review and assess all contract modifications. Advise the program management team of impacts as necessary.
- Monitor costs and manpower on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number. Process cost transfers as required.
- Perform analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation.
- Prepare accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting.
- Prepare/Support Internal Program Review (IPR) presentations for management.
- Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs. Ensure contractual requirements are met and customer financial deliverables are accurate and on time.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis on the contract as requested by PMO and others.
- Monitor funding status, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status by line item detail as required.
- Support accounts receivable as required during the billing processing. Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, working with Finance, Contracts, Accounting and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals as services/goods are received in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure that the project’s cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally.
- Ensure program revenue and profit is recorded in compliance with the EAC.
- Analyze profit risks and opportunities and advise management on the optimal path forward.
- Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley, FAR and all company policies and procedures as they related to contract performance and financials.
- Provides guidance to less experienced Project Controllers.
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Required Skills
- Knowledge of all contract types and execution methods.
- Ability to collect and analyze data from multiple sources and identify, research and solve financial problems and program risks.
- Ability to manage work and those of junior staff. Prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment and handle a high volume of work.
- Ability to build relationships across functional teams and internal Business Partners.
- Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Possession of excellent data management, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Possession excellent organizational skills.
- Secret Clearance.
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Required Experience
- 10 years’ experience with project cost control, or financial management and contract interpretation, budget development, including financial data, analysis, and reconciliation of estimations verses actuals.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint.
- Experience and Knowledge with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) rules and guidelines.