Senior Financial Analyst – Program Operations

Overview

Remote role for candidates who reside in the New England area.

This position supports program managers as a finance business partner with a strong focus on cost accounting, preparation of financial statements for external audit, and managing the month-end close process. Responsibilities also include client/program financial analysis, budget and forecasting support, financial reporting, and program KPI support.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-of-month closing process with accuracy while driving efficiencies, including analysis and commentary to explain financial results
• Prepare financial statements and supporting documentation for external audit; serve as a liaison between the accounting firm and Operations on audit and financial compliance questions
• Apply cost accounting principles to analyze program costs, labor, and expenses to support accurate program financial reporting and compliance
• Partner with program managers and directors to proactively understand impacts to the P&L and establish key financial measures for business strategies
• Manage program data and conduct financial analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and reconciliations to forecasts and contractual program budgets
• Compile and prepare budget analyses and comparisons, providing insight with risk-mitigation recommendations, including operational expense modeling with program teams
• Serve as a liaison between Operations and Corporate to research and answer questions, and support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested
• Use knowledge of ASC 606/revenue recognition and contractual language to assess financial drivers and impacts
• Facilitate mid-month reviews and drive process improvements and system optimizations
• Support management initiatives such as process standardization and maintain confidentiality; perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 7+ years of applicable experience in accounting or financial operations
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred, and/or equivalent experience
• Strong cost accounting background, including hands-on experience preparing financial statements for external audit
• Proven experience managing month-end close processes with accuracy and efficiency
• Solid understanding of ASC 606/revenue recognition and its financial impacts
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Based in New England; remote position

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with government-level financial reporting

Compensation & Benefits

Target Compensation: $100,000.00/annual

Compensation Range: $81,400.00 - $122,100.00 (USD)

Compensation may be determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant skills and prior relevant experience, and certain degrees and certifications (e.g., JD/technology).

Benefits (additional details):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (includes a company-paid health care concierge service)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave time
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Employee Recognition Program (convert recognition points into gift cards)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-demand training courses

Location

Remote role; successful candidates reside in the New England area.

DOT Requirements

If applicable, meet all DOT qualification requirements and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.

Work Authorization

The employer will not provide sponsorship or support for immigration status or work authorization, including for international students. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without the need for employer sponsorship or support. Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on job-related factors without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability status, or other protected status.

Additional Information

This job description and its requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. The employer may make changes or adjustments to job descriptions or requirements at any time without notice.