Sr Financial Analyst, PM Specialist Sr.

Cherokee Federal•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst provides advanced financial analysis and oversight in support of Army programs, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial data across multiple systems. This role serves as a subject matter expert in financial execution, reconciliation, and reporting, leveraging GFEBS and related systems to support program-level decision-making. The Senior Financial Analyst independently analyzes complex financial datasets, resolves discrepancies, and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure audit readiness and effective financial operations.

Requirements

This position requires an active TS/Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI) clearance to start!
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
10+ years of experience in federal financial management or financial analysis
Advanced experience analyzing and managing large financial datasets
Strong hands-on experience with GFEBS (ERP and BI) for financial execution, analysis, and reporting
Experience validating commitments, obligations, and disbursements for accuracy and compliance
Experience researching and resolving ULOs and UMTs
Experience coordinating with DFAS, DCMA, contracting officers, and budget analysts
Familiarity with Army financial and contracting systems (SOMARDS, MOCAS, EDA, WAWF, SDW)
Ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights to leadership
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Responsibilities

Lead the analysis, consolidation, and reporting of large and complex financial datasets
Provide advanced financial support utilizing GFEBS and other Army financial systems
Review, analyze, and interpret financial documents and reports against established metrics and controls
Validate commitments, obligations, and disbursements for accuracy and compliance using GFEBS ERP and BI tools
Research and resolve complex Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs) and Unmatched Transactions (UMTs), including coordination with DFAS for Line of Accounting (LOA) corrections
Coordinate with DFAS, DCMA, Contracting Officers, and Budget Analysts to resolve cross-system discrepancies and ensure data integrity
Utilize systems such as SOMARDS, MOCAS, EDA, WAWF, and SDW to research and reconcile financial and contracting actions
Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support program management and leadership decision-making
Support audit readiness initiatives through data validation, documentation, and process improvements
Mentor junior analysts and provide guidance on financial systems, processes, and reconciliation activities
Support special projects, process improvements, and ad hoc financial analysis
Performs other job-related duties as assigned