Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field
5-7 years of relevant financial analysis experience
Proficient in Deltek Costpoint for reporting and analysis
Experience with earned value management (EVM) is advantageous
Active Secret Clearance required
Responsibilities
Support financial management activities for a complex program, including budgeting and cost tracking
Monitor program financial performance against budget and actual costs
Utilize Deltek Costpoint for financial data collection and reporting
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports for leadership
Analyze cost variances and provide recommendations to management
Coordinate with various teams to support integrated financial management
Assist with financial close activities and reconciliation efforts
Benefits
Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote
Opportunity to work on complex technical programs
Engagement with cross-functional teams for comprehensive financial oversight
Potential for professional growth in financial management and reporting
Supportive environment for process improvements in financial practices
Full Job Description
Overview
The Finance Analyst provides financial planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting support for a complex technical program. This position supports budget management, cost tracking, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting in an environment that will include earned value management and Deltek Costpoint. The Finance Manager works with program management, project controls, accounting, contracts, and operational leads to help ensure accurate financial visibility, disciplined cost control, and timely reporting. This role supports day-to-day financial management activities and contributes to the overall financial health and performance of the program.
THIS HYBRID POSITION REQUIRES 3 DAYS OF WORK IN THE OFFICE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE PER WEEK
Responsibilities
Support financial management activities for a complex program, including budgeting, cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting.
Monitor program financial performance against budget, funding, forecast, and actual cost data.
Support earned value management-related cost tracking and performance reporting, as applicable.
Utilize Deltek Costpoint to support financial data collection, reporting, reconciliation, and analysis.
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports for program and corporate leadership.
Analyze cost variances, spending trends, burn rates, and forecast changes and provide recommendations to management.
Coordinate with program managers, control account managers, schedulers, accounting, and contracts personnel to support integrated financial management.
Assist with estimate to complete and estimate at completion updates.
Track labor, material, travel, subcontract, and other direct cost elements.
Support financial close activities, accruals, reporting cycles, and reconciliation efforts.
Monitor funding status and assist in identifying potential funding shortfalls or overrun conditions.
Help ensure program financial data is complete, accurate, and aligned with contract and internal reporting requirements.
Support audits, reviews, and data calls related to program financial performance.
Contribute to process improvements in financial reporting, tracking, and analysis.
THIS HYBRID POSITION REQUIRES 3 DAYS OF WORK IN THE OFFICE AND 2 DAYS REMOTE PER WEEK
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of related work experience
Experience in reporting, reconciliation and analysis utilizing DELTEK COSTPOINT
EVM experience is a plus
Active Secret Clearance
About AMERICAN SYSTEMS
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a government IT solutions provider. The Company provides solutions in national security, healthcare, and public sector markets. Its services include acquisition and lifecycle support, enterprise IT, healthcare IT, intelligence analysis, and training and simulation. The Company's customers include the Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.
