Sr. Program Finance Accountant

Red River is seeking a Sr. Program Finance Accountant (PCA) to join the Finance & Accounting team in Chantilly, VA. The selected candidate will be responsible for program-driven financial reporting, analysis, project accounting, and ensuring proper revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP over several Federal and State programs along with program/financial related responsibilities working with the organization. This position will work directly with Accounting, and closely with Delivery, Compliance, and cross-functional operations teams across the organization to drive accurate revenue and cost recognition, analysis, and reporting along with other types of reporting and analysis. The Program Finance Accountant will work alongside program managers in support of managing the financial and contractual elements of the project(s). The successful candidate must be proactive, have strong problem-solving ability, be able to work independently, have strong technical accounting skills, particularly around revenue recognition, accruals, program details, and provide detailed financial analytics to stakeholders. Responsibilities: Perform analysis of budgets and schedules needed to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned programs. Work with Program Manager to collect bottom-up financial forecasts/EAC’s. Collaboration with team members and Program Management to ensure accuracy in data reporting Prepare internal and external reporting by program in accordance with company/contract requirements. Ongoing variance and risk analysis to budget, actuals, and forecast. Prepare reports of findings and recommendations to management. Prepare accurate and timely billing to customers in coordination with Accounts Receivable Team. Identify corrective actions needed and work with accounting staff to ensure P&L accurately reflects financial performance. Monitor subcontract obligations. Coordinate with Accounts Payable to review vendor invoices. Responsible for monthly close process relative to assigned projects and programs, particularly accrual accounting Document and submit information in support of accruals for work performed but not yet invoiced in accordance with FASB standards and GAAP. Support Finance leadership in other analytics and ad-hoc reporting as required. Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business, or equivalent. Experience with federal government contracts (FFP, T&M, CPFF) Must have extremely strong MS Excel skills and experience in financial analysis. Ability to remain flexible in a constantly changing and challenging environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with other departments to maximize performance and results. Maturity, professionalism, and a high level of discretion are required. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, and perform other duties as assigned. 7 years of relevant Financial Analysis or Project Accounting experience in a government contracting environment. Preferred Requirements: CPA License Public Accounting experience Red River offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an exceptional work environment. You can review our benefit offerings here. If you are ready to join a growing company, please submit your resume and cover letter (optional). EOE M/F/DISABLED/Vet Red River is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status. Red River does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings or otherwise. Placement fees will not be paid to any recruiter unless Red River has an active agreement in place with the recruiter and such a request has been made by the Red River Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Red River Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System. Any unsolicited resumes or other data submitted to Red River in violation of this policy may be used by Red River without obligation to pay any fees of any kind to the recruiter. Compensation Range: $118,800.00 - $165,000.00