Overview
A scientific research institute is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a six-month contract role within its Office of Finance. This position involves managing the financial aspects of a portfolio of research projects, including billing, financial analysis, and risk assessment. There is a possibility of conversion to a full-time role based on performance, organizational needs, and funding, but this is not guaranteed.
Responsibilities
- Conduct ongoing financial analysis of projects, including profitability analysis, cost forecasting, and variance and fee deviation analysis
- Review actual costs for accuracy and proper charging, review invoices, and support payment approvals
- Perform monthly revenue recognition reviews, identify causes of deviations, and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure monthly project reviews and communicate financial status summaries to project leaders
- Provide guidance to project leaders and management on potential changes in statements of work requiring budget revisions
- Prepare monthly progress reports including project forecasts and resource projections for clients
- Support preparation of continuation applications, carryover fund budgets, and add-on budgets
- Review initial project authorizations and setup for accuracy, and seek guidance on contract terms and conditions
- Lead assigned process improvement initiatives with a high degree of responsibility
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with 6+ years of financial analysis experience, or
- Master’s degree with at least 1 year of financial analysis experience
- Strong understanding of indirect rates and various contract types
- Ability to handle ambiguity in business modeling
- Experience as a trusted partner to management teams
- Experience working in a matrixed organization
- Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills
- Familiarity with accounting systems is a plus
- Knowledge of US Government contractors, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Oracle for project reporting and billing is a plus
- Ability to obtain required security clearances as noted by contracts
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future need for visa sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working closely with research staff on financial project management
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects autonomously
- Strong initiative and resourcefulness in problem-solving
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly pay range: $45.00 - $60.00
- Competitive base salary with merit-based annual increases and bonus opportunities
- Generous paid time off policy
- Comprehensive insurance plans including health, dental, life, and disability coverage
- Access to retirement savings programs such as a 401(k)
- Paid parental leave for all parents
- Financial assistance for adoption expenses or infertility treatments
- Reimbursement for education and professional development
- Employee assistance program and other work-life balance support offerings
Location
- United States (applicants must be authorized to work in the US)
Note: Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter highlighting relevant experience for this role.