Financial Program Analyst III

About the role

Iridium is seeking a talented, hands-on Program Finance Analyst III to join our accounting team. You will support project team members in planning, tracking, analyzing, and reporting on projects of various contract types, sizes, and complexities. You will also develop, maintain, and update program Estimates-at-Complete (EACs) and Estimates-to-Complete (ETCs) monthly, track Contract Value and Funded Value, prepare Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and support corporate planning for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Work with project managers, contracts, accounting, and the business to support project team members in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract types, size, and complexity.
• Develop, maintain, and update program Estimates-at-Complete (EACs) and Estimates-to-Complete (ETCs) monthly to ensure proper cost accounting and revenue recognition per each contract.
• Track Contract Value and Funded Value with percent complete analysis, including subcontractor/vendor obligations, funding limitation notices, and support PMO with other program-related reporting.
• Prepare and support any Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Support corporate planning for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting cycles.
• Ensure that all required finance inputs, including internal and external reporting, are prepared, reviewed, and submitted on time with documented assumptions.
• Create financial charts in support of monthly program reviews to highlight funding status, unbilled analysis, aged receivables, utilization, and risks and opportunities.
• Identify cost impacts and develop recovery plans as required.
• Support month-end close process, accrual preparation and review, and interpret variance/trend analyses for actuals compared to budget and forecast.
• Implement improvements of financial policies and procedures in support of projects.
• Support of government compliance and audit activities.

Requirements

• Good understanding of multiple contract types: CPAF, CPFF, CPIF, FFP, IDIQ, T&M.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to identify risks, evaluate the probability and magnitude, and implement risk-mitigating strategies.
• Hands-on experience in the development, maintenance, and/or tracking of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS’s) / Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
• Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types.
• Accounting experience in support of government programs.
• Strong MS Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables / Advanced formulas) and Office skills (e.g. PowerPoint).
• Strong organization, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be active in seeking out ways to improve yourself and gain new knowledge and be enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others.
• Take initiative and identify ways to add value through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in government contracting.

Skills

• Understanding of multiple contract types: CPAF, CPFF, CPIF, FFP, IDIQ, T&M.
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to identify risks, evaluate the probability and magnitude, and implement risk-mitigating strategies.
• Experience in the development, maintenance, and/or tracking of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS’s) / Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs).
• Experience in accounting for government programs.
• Strong MS Excel (e.g. Pivot Tables / Advanced formulas) and Office skills (e.g. PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Continuous learning and sharing of knowledge.
• Initiative and innovative problem-solving.

Benefits

Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. You may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Employee benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.

Pay

$90,000 - $115,000 USD

Schedule

This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary with the majority of the position working with a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.