Project Financial Control Analyst
About The Position
Kentro is hiring for Project Financial Control Analyst to support National Security BU. We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Project Financial Control Analyst to support the financial management and project control operations of a portfolio of government contracts within the National Security Business Unit. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this role will partner closely with program management, contracts, accounting, and executive leadership to oversee project financial performance, forecasting, reporting, and compliance across complex contract environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong government contracting finance experience, advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, and a solid understanding of project control fundamentals including WBS structures, indirect rates, EAC development, revenue recognition, and margin analysis.
Requirements
- Bachelors (Finance, Accounting or Business preferred)
- 4+ years of experience in government contract finance, project controls, FP&A, or program finance within a federal contracting environment.
- Experience with Cost-Plus contracts
- US Citizen or Green card holder
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community, or national security programs.
- Familiarity with Unanet
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and DCAA compliance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day project financial control and contract finance activities across a portfolio of federal government programs and national security contracts.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze detailed project financial forecasts, Estimates at Completion (EACs), revenue projections, and cash flow models.
- Monitor contract performance against funded value, budget, revenue, gross margin, and net margin targets.
- Build and manage project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) to support cost tracking, forecasting, and financial reporting requirements.
- Analyze direct and indirect costs, labor utilization, subcontractor spend, ODCs, and funding status to identify financial risks and opportunities.
- Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, variance analyses, KPs, and executive-level summaries.
- Partner with Program Managers to support financial planning, staffing projections, burn rate analysis, and corrective action planning.
- Support contract startup, modifications, rebase line activities, and contract closeout financial processes.
- Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, company policies, and financial controls related to cost accounting and contract management.
- Assist with annual budgeting, long-range planning, indirect rate analysis, and ad hoc financial modeling initiatives.
- Support audits and data requests from internal leadership, external auditors, customers, and government agencies as needed.
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives related to project controls, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Benefits
- paid time off
- healthcare benefits
- supplemental benefits
- 401k including an employer match
- discount perks
- rewards
- education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development
- flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking
- funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations.
- charity galas/events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
