Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

SummitET® strives to be the industry leader of preparedness solutions to address the threats and hazards of greatest concern for our to our clients in the government, higher education, and private sectors.

To achieve this, we continually improve our customer service and delivery of products and services for operations and preparedness support across the mission areas of prevention, protection, response, mitigation, and recovery to help our clients reduce risk.

Internally, SummitET® has several operations support departments, each led by a department head, and multiple service divisions with multiple programs and contracts managed by various program managers.

With so many moving parts, performance and financial data and analysis ensures continuous improvement, unity of effort, growth, and profitability.

To support this analysis, SummitET® utilizes proprietary tools and the CostPoint® accounting platform to ensure precise financial management and reporting.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Analyst to join our team. The position will report directly to the Office of the CEO and will work closely with the CEO, President, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President, and Chief Projects Officer, playing a key role in supporting our operations and service divisions by providing comprehensive financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

The position requires a strong understanding of financial principles, exceptional interpersonal, time-management, analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications and Deltek accounting software.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities :

• Financial Analysis and Reporting :
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including budget vs. actual comparisons, forecasts, and trend analyses.
• Utilize Deltek's CostPoint software and other tools to generate accurate and timely financial reports.
• Prepare historic and forward-looking cash-flow analyses and predictions.
• Budget Preparation and Management :
• Collaborate with department heads and program managers to develop and maintain budgets for various departments and contracts.
• Monitor budget performance, identify deviations, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and analyze variances between actual and budgeted figures, providing insights and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Forecasting and Planning :
• Assist in the development of financial forecasts and long-term planning for company leadership and program managers.
• Work with program managers to identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Provide recommendations for improving financial performance and achieving strategic goals.
• Contract Management Support :
• Support program managers in managing financial aspects of multiple contracts.
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of contract financials.
• Assist in the preparation of financial documentation for contract proposals and renewals.
• Compliance / Audit Support, and Quality Assurance :
• Carries out responsibilities as assigned under the Company's Compliance Program.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Takes required training.
• Carries out responsibilities as assigned under the Company's Quality Assurance Program.
• Ensures the company's financial quality assurance standards are maintained across the company.
• Ensure Financial aspects of ISO 9001 are maintained in concert with the Accounting Department.
• Review, design, and execute improvements to financial tools and processes for efficiency, accuracy, and prodictiviity..
• Takes required training.
• Other
• Travels as required.
• Other duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required and / or assigned.

Experience and Other Requirements :

• Business, program, and project management principles, methods, and processes.
• Generally Accepted accounting princibles.
• Proven experience as a Financial Analyst or in a similar financial role.
• Proficiency in extracting and analyzing financial data and generating reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Recognizing and understanding legal, regulatory, and contractual risk.
• Effective written and oral communication skills at all levels.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and other standard business systems and software.
• Experience in supporting compliance and quality assurance programs.

Preferred Demonstrated Experience :

• Experience and proficiency using Deltek's CostPoint accounting software is highly preferred.
• U.S. Government contracting experience.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and other government and private sector financial regulations as appropriate.

Other Requirements :

• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required.
• Willing to work in a hybrid telework / office environment.

Education and Experience :

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field and three years of general experience relating to the position.

Documented experience may serve as a substitute for the degree requirement.

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