Senior Financial Analyst

Job Number: 46537

Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description:

Our client, a global research nonprofit, is seeking a senior-level Financial Analyst to support the Social, Statistical, & Environmental Sciences research group. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily financial management of a portfolio of research projects. You will be working closely with research staff in analyzing the financial status of research projects, performing risk assessments, and providing proactive guidance to business partners. This role requires the capability to manage multiple complex projects with a high degree of autonomy while identifying and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency across the organization. You?ll need the ability to be resourceful and to take initiative in analyzing situations to assist in the development of solutions to difficult problems. This position provides a great opportunity to make a positive impact on the financial performance of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Perform ongoing project review including; review of actual costs for proper charging and accuracy, review invoices, and support processing payment approvals

• Ensure that all projects are reviewed on a monthly basis and summaries of the financial condition of project is communicated to project leaders

• Provide effective guidance to project leader and team management regarding potential changes in statement of work requiring revised budgets

• Prepare monthly progress reports including project forecasts and resource projections for client

• Support preparation of continuation applications/carry over fund budgets; prepare add-on budgets

• Review initial project authorizations and project setup for accuracy, review/solicit guidance for understanding of relevant terms and conditions applicable to contract

• Provide overflow support for proposals as needed

Education Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance with 6+ years of experience required, OR

• Masters degree with one year of relevant experience

Desired Background/Skills:

Qualifications:




• Relevant experience is defined as financial analysis work

• Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel

• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts

• Knowledge of US Government contractors, the Federal Acquisition Regulations a plus

• Ability to learn new systems and familiarity with accounting systems a plus

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa sponsorship




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We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

This client is a U.S. government contractor with specific controlled-access facilities that must register non-U.S. Persons; therefore, all visitors to those facilities must declare their nationality and citizenship upon arrival at, and before entering. Depending on the work location, candidates selected to interview may be required to complete 'Government Contractor Controlled-Access Facility Questionnaire' before visiting the client facility.