Financial Analyst

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Under general supervision, the Financial Analyst (FA) is responsible for functions of the division accounting and budgetary process. Using established procedures, the FA aggressively and proactively analyzes data relating to government contracting. Types of data under the FA’s oversight is to include, but is not limited to; Operational, Budgetary, Contractual, Pricing, Resource Planning, Cost, Accounts Receivables (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Business System Administration, Forecasting, and Profit and Loss (P&L). Applies fundamental fiscal concepts and prepares written and oral budgetary recommendations. Assists Business Unit management and other personnel in technical budgetary matters during finance/budget meetings. Supports the general preparation and administration of Program P&L reporting. Prepares short and long range budgetary projections utilizing economic forecasting and financial analytic techniques to assess the impact of budget changes and client requirements. Utilizes current organization-wide software and systems to complete assignments and support business continuity.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Must be a decisive multi-tasker that can proactively track all division level financial data. Individual must be capable of forecasting cost information and predicting cost issues that need to be addressed with Management as required.

• Performs duties in support of Month-End close Process, to include reconciliation of projects/accounts, review and analysis of monthly financial data.

• Responsible for various financial functions such as analysis, revenue forecasting, monthly and quarterly direct cost review, overhead cost review, and profitability.

• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as FAR, other government regulations, GAAP, and CAS requirements.

• Prepares and maintains quarterly reforecast of sales, costs, and P&L.

• Capable of leading a detailed financial review with management and other corporate leaders.

• Creates, maintains, and updates financial databases and spreadsheets, and generates various financial reports as required.

• Assists the in planning for annual Direct and Indirect cost budgets.

• Performs monthly analysis and reporting of budget to actual cost/revenue/profit comparisons.

• Supports all audit activities for both internal and external audits.

• Performs monthly/quarterly/year end analysis and reconciliation on all programs.

• Assists management team on all pricing and proposal efforts.

• Coordinates with the billing staff to produce accurate invoices to customers. Supports all collection efforts.

• Performs weekly/monthly reviews and processes all indirect and direct costs.

• Supports all division program reviews

• Supports proposal development and pricing as required.

• Work(s) with Program Management and Contracts to ensure all timely deliverables to customer.

• Monitors program funding and contract value to ensure funds are in place to continue business activities for the customer.

• Accurately and effectively identify/escalate risk to company and operational management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience.

• Minimum of years of related experience in finance, including government contracting experience for multiple type contracts (FFP, CPFF, T&M).

• Requires understanding of all accounting and financial transactions to include cost review, reconciliations of accounts, and adjustments.

• Experience with pricing for government contracts.

• Must have experience working with government contracting agencies.

PAE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.