Consultant, Forensic Accountant / Financial Analytics

Ciena Government Solutions•Baltimore, MD

1d•Remote

About The Position

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. Consultant, Forensic Accountant / Financial Analytics Company Overview Making a difference in people's lives through design and implementation of leading network technologies is what motivates us. Embrace diversity, celebrate inclusion, and champion ideas. From across the table to around the world, our path to innovation comes from our friendly environment and outstanding people. That's the Ciena network. Position Overview: We are seeking a passionate and results-oriented individual to lead the development and continuous improvement of our customer-facing portal. In this critical role, you will be responsible for shaping the strategic direction and execution of all aspects of the portal, ensuring it delivers a seamless and engaging experience that drives customer satisfaction and business growth. Role Summary We are seeking a highly analytical and forward-looking Forensic Accountant / Financial Analytics Lead to support financial forecasting, cost allocation, and predictive financial planning across Global Customer Operations. This role combines forensic financial analysis, data science techniques, and operational insight to uncover trends, identify risks, and provide early visibility into financial outcomes. The ideal candidate will help the organization move from reactive reporting to proactive financial foresight, enabling better decision-making across projects, programs, and portfolio-level investments. This individual must be able to work North America business hours while operating effectively in a globally distributed environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
7+ years of experience in financial analysis, forensic accounting, or planning
Strong experience with forecasting, modeling, and cost analysis
Advanced Excel skills, Power BI, Alteryx, Data Modelling, Predictive Analytics.
Experience working with large datasets.
SQL, Python, JavaScript, Power Automate and Power Apps
Self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
A customer-first mentality—what’s important to the customer is important to you.
Readily manage competing and ever-changing priorities while maintaining a balanced and methodical approach to problem solving.
Ability to tailor messages and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
Work independently and as part of a broader team and know how to get things done in a virtual environment.
Proven ability to influence and quickly develop trusted connections to get work done collaboratively.
Stay abreast of competitive developments and always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Perform forensic analysis of financial data to identify anomalies, cost drivers, and risks
Develop and maintain forecasting models for revenue, cost, and margin performance
Provide forward-looking insight to anticipate financial impact of decisions
Design and improve cost allocation methodologies across programs and regions
Partner with Finance, PMO, and Operations teams to validate financial data
Build dashboards and visualizations (e.g., Power BI) to communicate insights
Integrate data from multiple systems for comprehensive analysis
Collaborate cross-functionally to support financial and strategic decisions