Financial Analyst IV

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Corporate Finance is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst IV who will support multiple Program Managers and lead the financial management, analysis and reporting for multiple programs.

The Financial Analyst IV will provide the overall financial planning, analysis, and reporting of multiple programs. Programs may include multi-CLIN and multi-year, with significant components of subcontractors and/or materials. The Financial Analysis Manager shall be responsible for the following (to include but not limited to) activities:

* Manage multiple programs setup/administration of costs, revenue, budget and forecast.

* Responsible for the accurate, timely preparation, submission of financial contract deliverables and monthly invoicing.

* Presents program financial data to the customer as well as executive leadership.

* Performs monthly, quarterly, and yearly internal financial performance analysis/reporting and related variance analysis.

* Compares actual financial performance against forecasted goals to assist managers in refining budgeting methods and assumptions.

* Prepares internal financial planning (i.e., annual operating plan, rolling quarterly forecasts).

* Reads and interprets government contracts, processes and provides all CostPoint administration in accordance with internal control procedures.

* Coordinates with Contracts department for contract awards, modifications, ROMs, additional funding requests, at-risks and 75% notices.

* Manages subcontractor PR/PO's, invoice processing and cost analysis.

* Prepares monthly subcontractor costs accruals, journal entries, and labor corrections.

* Interfaces with Payroll, GL, AP and AR departments to ensure program actions/costs are processed accurately and provide corrective action as required.

* Reviews monthly Aged AR and Unbilled reports and assists with resolving issues.

* Ensures programs are managed in accordance with internal policies and processes, FAR/DFAR government regulations, and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

* Advises the Finance Director, Program Managers, Contracts and Subcontracts departments on program issues that need to be addressed with the customer and/or subcontractors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

* Minimum 10-15 years of related experience.

* Experience supporting industry standard software products; preferably hands-on experience using Unanet.

* Experience as a remote worker demonstrating time management and self-discipline.

CONTRACT DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Demonstrated ability to interact with diverse teams to develop and review task order and program budgets and forecasts.

* Demonstrated ability to measure and report of financial performance progress against budget, identify any variances and employ critical-thinking and analysis to identify variance causes and potential remediation, and communicate identified financial and/or operational risk.

* Demonstrated ability to manage/maintain multiple project plans in parallel in a high-paced environment with compliance, meeting required deadlines.

* Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communications skills.

* Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, review, and improve on business processes.

* Demonstrated ability to create and maintain complex Excel financial models.

* Ability and willingness to support all levels of program support, including critical administrative tasks and ad-hoc support.

All hiring and promotion decisions at Empower AI are based on merit to bring the best talent available to contribute to our firm's overall success. It is the policy of Empower AI not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status. Empower AI is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.