Senior Financial Analyst

Essential Functions and Purpose

The position will include the following functions:

• Tracks and monitors variances to plans.
• Interprets detailed cost accounting information and exercises discretion and creativity on assignments of a varied, diverse and challenging nature.
• Maintains and reconciles fixed asset system.
• Assists in solving problems in areas where no precedent exists.

Position Demands

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other business-related field is required.
• Professional designation or MBA preferred.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting or financial environment.
• Previous analytical or reporting financial role in a public company is preferred.
• Previous financial role for a government contractor, a plus.
• Ability to effectively take on leadership roles in various functions is required.
• Microsoft Excel expertise is required.
• Deltek CostPoint experience, a plus.
• Excellent analytical, conceptual, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong initiative and ability to manage competing priorities; willing to work evenings and weekends when necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying
• Lifting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Pulling
• Must be able to go on vessels
• Crawling
• Sitting
• Standing
• Visual Requirements:
• Crouching
• Other:
• Kneeling

Working Relationships

• Reports to the Director of Financial Reporting.
• Interfaces with senior leadership and department heads.
• Maintains regular communication with Finance personnel and other company personnel as necessary.
• Periodic interface with external auditors will be required.

Principal Responsibilities

• Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports to parent company.
• Preparation and analysis of monthly actuals versus plan management reports.
• Investigate, analyze, interpret, and communicate forecasted variances to management.
• Provide quarterly updates of current year financial forecasts to be reported for consolidation and public interests.
• Support SOX compliance efforts to include controls set-up, monitoring, and section 404 testing requirements.
• Support corporate tax, insurance and risk management requirements, as needed.
• Assist with complex analytical trouble-shooting and problem resolution.
• Assist in capital budgeting process; provide fixed asset projections and variance analysis between budgets to actuals.
• Develop, maintain and distribute ad-hoc reports and financial models, as needed.

Accountability

• Maintains the fixed asset system, SAGE FAS, coordinates periodic inventory, and books all related entries such as initial capitalization, depreciation, sales and disposals of assets.

Standard Equipment Issue

• Laptop
• Adobe Acrobat Standard
• Microsoft office 2003/2007
• Costpoint
• FAS
• Laserfiche Client
• Earl reporting
• Expense Reporting
• Mileage Tracker
• Worktech Time

Unique/Additional Requirements

• Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.
• A credit check will be required for this position.