Sr Associate, Finance

About the role

This role is responsible for supporting program financial management activities, including budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting. The position works closely within an integrated program management team to maintain accurate program cost and revenue controls, evaluate financial risks and opportunities, and regularly communicate program financial performance to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage, prepare, and administer program budgets, ensuring alignment with program requirements.
• Perform detailed financial analysis and modeling to support decision‑making.
• Partner with the integrated program management team to develop and maintain cost and revenue controls.
• Monitor program financial health and clearly communicate results and trends to management.
• Execute month‑end close processes, including journal entries and cost reconciliations.
• Forecast program revenue and costs on a monthly basis.
• Lead recurring reviews of key financial metrics with program teams.
• Generate and analyze Hyperion financial reports.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and special requests as needed.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports and presentation materials.
• Conduct actual‑to‑forecast variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive focus on cost control, achievement of financial targets, and cash flow optimization.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and GAAP accounting standards.

Essential Functions

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical capability with high attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 1 to 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• System experience (SAP, Peoplesoft, Hyperion)

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia is $57,500 – $107,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Schedule

Employees work 9 out of every 14 days—totaling 80 hours—and have every other Friday off.