Role Overview
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Financial Management
- Serve as a key financial partner supporting company leadership and Program Managers in the oversight and execution of assigned programs.
- Utilize Deltek Costpoint as the system of record for all project financial management activities, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Oversee the complete financial management lifecycle — including project setup, budgeting, forecasting, billing, payment tracking, and closeout.
Project Setup and Planning
- Create and configure new projects in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring proper structure, revenue formulas, and billing methods based on contract requirements.
- Develop budgets and establish cost/schedule baselines that support accurate forecasting and performance measurement.
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain configuration control of Work Authorizations and project documentation.
Billing, Payment, and Reconciliation
- Prepare, review, and process billings for accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
- Track the status of invoices and payments, performing reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate collections.
- Investigate and resolve billing or payment discrepancies in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain detailed records supporting invoicing, subcontractor costs, and funding status.
- Financial Tracking and Reporting
- Monitor actual costs, commitments, and performance against established baselines, providing detailed variance and trend analyses.
- Track expenditures against available funding and alert leadership when additional funding actions are required.
- Develop and present key financial metrics and program dashboards to management to support proactive decision-making.
- Support the preparation of forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and customer or internal financial reports.
- Financial Analysis and Continuous Improvement
- Conduct ad hoc and historical financial analyses to identify cost drivers, trends, and efficiency opportunities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that streamline reporting processes and enhance forecasting accuracy.
- Review subcontractor, vendor, and ODC costs to ensure accurate allocation and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Compliance and Governance
- Ensure adherence to corporate, contractual, and government financial management standards, including FAR and DCAA requirements.
- Support internal and external audits by maintaining organized documentation and reconciliations.
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ongoing process improvement.
Requirements
Required Minimum Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Required Years of Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Project Accounting, Program Control, or Financial Analysis.
Required Skills, Qualifications, Technical Experience, Certifications, etc.:
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to meet background investigation requirements relevant to the position, consistent with applicable laws.
- Must be willing to comply with pre-employment and random drug testing, in accordance with company policy.
Preferred Skills:
- 3+ years of recent, hands-on experience in Deltek Costpoint.
- In-depth knowledge of government contracting financial processes from project initiation through closeout.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.
Benefits
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries
- Education and professional development assistance
- Multiple healthcare benefit packages & 24/7 virtual on-demand doctors’ visits
- 401K
- Civic Leave – time off to support your favorite charity or community
- Paid time off for personal leave and holidays