Senior Financial Analyst

Summary

Join SMX as a Senior Program Financial Analyst and lead the financial management of large, complex contracts. You will be a key member of the program management team, working directly with the Program Manager to define contract goals and objectives. Responsibilities include budget preparation, cost tracking, risk identification, and financial reporting. You will also oversee the work of other financial analysts and interface with clients and internal teams. This role requires 10 years of experience in project cost control and financial management, a high school diploma or GED, and functional knowledge of contract types. A BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or Business is desired. SMX offers competitive compensation, learning and development opportunities, health insurance, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

• 10 years’ experience with project cost control, or financial management and contract interpretation, budget development, including financial data, analysis
• High School Diploma or GED
• Functional knowledge of contract types and project control methods
• Prior experience with GSA AAS/FEDSIM contracts
• Experience with international policies, expatriates, DOD allowances (housing and cost of living)
• Strong experience with multiple funding activities
• US citizenship required for work under DOD contract

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial management of a large contract or multiple complex TDL(s) by providing cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to the Program Manager. This includes developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and development of time-phased budgets and schedules
• Lead contract set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements
• Prepare overall Contract financial Estimates at Complete (EAC) and meet deadlines for submission requirements
• Identify Contract risks, profit improvement opportunities and analytical analysis 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 overall costs and manpower ensuring that actuals are within CLIN ceiling, CLIN budget and charged correctly
• Perform analytical review and arithmetic checks of contract level cost reporting documentation
• Prepare accurate and complete contract variance analysis and reporting
• Monitor financial trends of multiple subcontractors and multiple tasking
• Work closely with procurement and subcontracts department to provide funding input to multiple subcontractors and vendors
• Lead the development of 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

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting and or Business
• Deep knowledge and functional understanding of contract types, execution methods, CAS, FAR, and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) rules and regulations
• Ability to build relationships across functional teams and internal Business Partners
• Deep knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and SharePoint
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent data management, problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Possession excellent organizational, time and multitasking skills
• Clearable, if required based on contractual requirement

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement