Akima

Resource Advisor (Finance Lead)

Akima$75K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in financial administration or government contracting finance
  • US Citizenship required; able to obtain Public Trust
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration preferred
  • Familiarity with federal contracting financial systems like WAWF or ERP
  • Strong knowledge of federal budgeting and cost accounting
  • Analytical and financial reporting skills necessary
  • Excellent communication abilities with Government stakeholders
  • High attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

Responsibilities

  • Monitor financial obligations, expenditures, and remaining funding
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting and contractual thresholds
  • Notify stakeholders when budget limits are reached
  • Prepare and submit compliant invoices and financial reports
  • Collaborate on forecasting and resource allocation efforts
  • Maintain documentation for financial transactions and approvals
  • Identify funding risks and recommend mitigations

Benefits

  • Access to comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Competitive pay
  • Excellent retirement options
  • Supportive work environment that emphasizes innovation and diversity
Full Job Description
The Resource Advisor (Finance Lead) is responsible for managing financial oversight for the program, ensuring adherence to funding thresholds and cost controls. This role proactively monitors spend plans, informs the Government COR and Technical Leads when budget limits approach identified thresholds, and prepares and submits accurate and timely invoices in accordance with contract requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and track financial obligations, expenditures, burn rates, and remaining funding.
  • Ensure compliance with contractual financial thresholds and reporting requirements.
  • Inform the Government COR and Technical Leads of when spend limits are reached or require adjustment.
  • Prepare and submit timely, accurate, compliant invoices and financial reports.
  • Collaborate with program leadership to support forecasting, budget planning, and resource allocation.
  • Maintain documentation of financial transactions, approvals, and deliverables.
  • Identify risks associated with funding and provide recommendations for mitigation.
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and government financial guidelines.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial administration, government contracting finance, program control, or project accounting.
  • Must be a US Citizen -Able to obtain a Public Trust.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
  • Experience with federal contracting financial systems, invoice submission systems, or tracking tools (e.g., WAWF, ERP systems) is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of federal budgeting processes, cost accounting, and invoicing requirements.
  • Strong analytical, financial tracking, and reporting abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills when interfacing with Government stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple financial tasks simultaneously.

Job ID

2025-20576
Work Type

On-Site

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