Principal Financial Analyst

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.•Aiken, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. The Principal Financial Analyst will serve as the Senior Advisor to senior SRNS/DOE/NNSA Management for the execution, development, implementation, maintenance and accountability of total project controls, financial analysis or estimating applications. This role is also responsible for providing leadership and advice to management to maintain and improve planning, scheduling, financial analysis and cost control throughout the life cycle of a very complex or unique project or program. The position involves providing strategic advice as it relates to performance of highly complex Project Control/Financial/Planning & Scheduling activities and/or supervising the overall effort for a project or program, and advising management on the execution of plans. The analyst will demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in the development of project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures and spend plans. They will maintain a working knowledge of the functionality of Site Business systems and provide advice on potential improvements. Additionally, the role is responsible for providing technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching to a team of Project Controls/Financial Analysts/Planning & Scheduling specialists, and developing and delivering training programs in these areas. The analyst will lead, prepare, and present financial/project information in an appropriate format to Senior/Executive SRNS management. This position requires conducting complex analysis of issues involving numerous financial and/or technical disciplines, developing innovative alternative strategies for early milestone achievement, and acting as a business/financial advisor to assigned project management teams, peers, less experienced project managers, SRS senior management, and external customers. The analyst will perform risk analyses, provide decision authority for corrective actions, and establish priorities. They will develop innovative strategies, plans, and programs for new initiatives, and diagnose and resolve problems of diverse scope. The incumbent must demonstrate a thorough understanding and application of project controls, planning and scheduling, and financial theory and practice, routinely performing complex analysis requiring interpretation and technical expertise. Synthesizing, evaluating, and structuring complex and disparate schedule, financial, and business issues are key. Self-management and effective problem-solving are critical, requiring organized work habits and the ability to analyze complex facts and make decisions using a wide range of procedures. The role involves developing and recommending key strategies for SRS, DOE, and external organizations in support of DOE project controls, financial analysis, and scheduling objectives, and independently developing, planning, and recommending business strategies and technology to SRNS Senior Management, DOE, and external organizations.

Requirements

Master's degree in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 15 years of practical experience.
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in business / construction management / technical / engineering or a related area and 18 years of practical experience.
Associate's degree and 20 years of practical experience.
High school diploma and 22 years of relevant experience.
Strong personal computer skills.
Expert proficiency in the use of automated accounting, cost management, scheduling and estimating systems.
Considerable practical experience in the use of the Site Business systems.
Expert-level working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Proven experience negotiating complex FAR and CAS issues with government agencies.
Previous experience working with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Office of Inspector General (OIG), or other similar government auditing entities.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

8+ years of government contractor accounting compliance experience

Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Advisor to senior SRNS/DOE/NNSA Management for project controls, financial analysis, or estimating applications.
Provide leadership and advice to management for planning, scheduling, financial analysis, and cost control.
Demonstrate creative ability and knowledge in developing project baseline plans, milestone schedules, work breakdown structures, and spend plans.
Maintain working knowledge of Site Business systems and advise on potential improvements.
Provide technical and administrative direction, coordination, evaluation, training, and coaching to a team of Project Controls/Financial Analysts/Planning & Scheduling specialists.
Develop and deliver training programs in Project Controls/Financial Controls/Planning & Scheduling systems and methods.
Lead, prepare, and present financial/project information to Senior/Executive SRNS management.
Conduct complex analysis of issues involving financial and technical disciplines.
Develop innovative alternative strategies for early achievement of milestones.
Act as a business/financial advisor to project management teams, peers, less experienced managers, senior management, and external customers.
Perform risk analyses and provide decision authority for corrective actions and priorities.
Develop innovative strategies, plans, and programs for new initiatives.
Diagnose and resolve problems of diverse scope.
Routinely and independently perform complex analysis requiring interpretation and technical expertise.
Synthesize, evaluate, and structure complex schedule, financial, and business issues.
Develop and recommend key strategies for SRS, DOE, and external organizations.
Independently develop, plan, and recommend appropriate business strategies and technology to SRNS Senior Management, DOE, and external organizations.
Apply and analyze accounting principles, practices, and procedures related to FAR, DEAR, and CAS.
Assist in the preparation of SRNS’s Cost Accounting Standard Board (CASB) Disclosure Statement.
Assist with preparation and analysis of the Incurred Cost Submission.
Plan, organize, and coordinate Government Compliance activities.
Maintain communication with internal and external customers on financial matters.
Identify and recommend process improvement activities.
Participate in working groups and/or department/cross-functional organization-wide projects.
Represent the department in external working groups.
Perform General Accounting Responsibilities as determined by the CFO organization.