Junior Financial Analyst - FP&A

About

Fast-growing IT‑services firm working with the Federal Government is seeking a Financial Analyst in the metro D.C. area. This position will report to the Manager of Client Financial Management. The Financial Analyst will analyze past and present financial data, estimate future revenues and expenditures, and collect, monitor, and study financial data in order to recommend actions. This position will work closely with multiple teams and requires strong communication skills, analytical analysis skills, as well as an understanding of the federal procurement process. The Financial Analyst will be working in a dynamic environment with career advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual bottoms‑up cost and revenue forecasts at a project and organizational level
• Assist with maintaining rolling forecasts and quarterly outlook for small to mid‑sized programs
• Develop reports and presentations for monthly and quarterly reviews with program and senior management
• Serve as finance lead on monthly subcontractor accruals and assist with subcontractor accrual reconciliation
• Assess company performance and lead variance analysis for various stakeholders
• Work closely with finance, program delivery teams, and indirect support functions
• Provide timecard support for Project Management and analyze accounting and labor data that drives forecasting and reporting
• Execute Internal Controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and Federal contract requirements
• Perform special projects as assigned by finance leadership
• Create and maintain complex data models that take raw data sets and transform them into clean, usable output data sets
• Understand advanced and complex dashboards and reports in PowerBI and be able to consume and communicate analysis and insights
• Recommend measures to improve efficiency, user adoption and/or quality of Data Analytics services and deliverables

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study required
• 1‑2 years of experience in Program Finance, FP&A, or corporate / public accounting preferred
• Strong experience in Excel modeling and PowerPoint required
• Proficient in SharePoint, Cognos Reporting, and ServiceNow
• Basic understanding of US GAAP and accrual accounting
• Costpoint and Cognos experience a plus
• Prior experience in government contracting, commercial consulting or public accounting preferred
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to think on one’s feet
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment
• Ability to work well with others as well as independently with limited supervision

Compensation

Salary Range: $55,000 – $70,000

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract‑specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

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Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in “Knowledge, Skills and Abilities” above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job (e.g., “light office duties,” “lifting up to 50 pounds,” or “some travel” required). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.