Senior Finance Specialist

About the Company

Areté is at the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation’s most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth.

About the Role

This is a temporary (90-day term), full-time, non-exempt position based out of our Tucson, AZ office. The role focuses on developing experience in day-to-day responsibilities and projects related to Accounting, Finance, & Contracts Management while gaining exposure to other facets of the company. You will work side-by-side with team members and leaders to analyze the company's financial performance and support the enhancement of processes and efficiencies for internal reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create financial models to support growth
• Document current processes, while highlighting any inefficiencies
• Assist with the production of internal forecasting/modeling and reporting on topics such as budgeting, capital expense, management reporting, and ad-hoc reporting
• Learn and become proficient with various internal software systems
• Assist with and provide suggestions for the creation of automated processes to drive efficiencies and improve performance
• Perform special projects related to finance on an as-needed basis
• Support financial consulting and strategic support to senior management, including preparing presentations, financial analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, and other projects to provide insights and support optimal business decision-making

Requirements

• Current undergraduate with a focus in Finance or Accounting (preferred)
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop, evaluate, and implement solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent undergraduate with a focus in Finance or Accounting
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Pay

$35.00 per hour

Other Considerations

• U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility.
• Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility.
• Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation. To request an accommodation, please contact Areté Human Resources at 818-885-2200 for assistance.