Senior Financial Analyst (Contract to Hire)

RTI International • Any RTI Office, NC

5d • $45 - $60

About The Position

RTI’s Office of Finance is seeking a senior-level Financial Analyst for a six-month contract role. This position is initially structured as a contract role for an anticipated period of six months, with the possibility of conversion to a regular full-time position. Conversion is not guaranteed and will be based on individual performance, organizational needs, and available funding at the time of review. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily financial management and billing of a portfolio of research projects. You will be working closely with research staff in analyzing the financial status of research projects, performing risk assessments, and providing proactive guidance to business partners. This role requires the capability to manage multiple complex projects with a high degree of autonomy while identifying and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency across the organization. You’ll need the ability to be resourceful and to take initiative in analyzing situations to assist in the development of solutions to difficult problems. This position provides a great opportunity to make a positive impact on the financial performance of the Institute.

Requirements

• Ability to learn new systems and familiarity with accounting systems a plus.
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts.
• Strong understanding of indirect rates.
• Working knowledge of various contract types.
• Ability to handle ambiguity in business modeling.
• Experience as a trusted partner to the management team
• Experience working in a matrixed organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 6+ years of financial analysis experience, or Master’s level degree with one year of years of financial analysis experience
• Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, advanced working knowledge of Excel.
• Knowledge of US Government contractors, the Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Oracle for project reporting and billing functions a plus.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-going project financial analysis; including ability to conduct profitability analysis, forecast costs, and analyze variances and fee deviations
• Perform on-going project review including review of actual costs for proper charging and accuracy, review invoices, and support processing payment approvals
• Perform revenue recognition review on a monthly basis, identify root causes of deviation, and provide remedial measures.
• Ensure that all projects are reviewed on monthly basis and summarization of financial condition of project is communicated to project leaders
• Provide effective guidance to project leader and team management regarding potential changes in statement of work requiring revised budgets
• Prepare monthly progress reports including project forecasts and resource projections for client
• Support preparation of continuation applications/carry over fund budgets; prepare add-on budgets
• Review initial project authorizations and project setup for accuracy, review/solicit guidance for understanding of relevant terms and conditions applicable to contract.
• Lead assigned process improvement initiatives with high degree of responsibility.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• generous paid time off policy
• merit based annual increases
• bonus opportunities
• robust recognition program
• competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability)
• access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan
• paid parental leave for all parents
• financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments
• financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities
• employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior