Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) is a political subdivision established by Chapter 1230 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly.

VPRA is responsible for promoting, sustaining, and expanding the availability of passenger and commuter rail services in the Commonwealth, including all administrative and fiduciary responsibilities for Virginia's state-supported passenger rail services.

The VPRA also funds Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and administers all capital expansion projects, infrastructure, and land acquisitions related to the $3.

7 billion Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative, which will double Amtrak and VRE service in Virginia over the next decade.

The VPRA acts as a "responsible public entity" for acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining, or operating a "qualifying transportation facility" under the Public Private Partnership Act of 1995.

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) seeks a dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join our team. The FP&A group is a key function supporting the VPRA's passenger train operations and capital infrastructure program.

This role is ideal for a professional seeking foundational accounting / finance knowledge and expanding into financial planning, cash management, and revenue management.

As the Authority is a newly created entity, this position will assist in the continued development of the finance function.

This position will entail day-to-day financial tasks and assisting with strategic and operational projects. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a knack for problem-solving and a desire to expand their knowledge about the complete finance function.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst will :

• Participate in the annual budget process for the $4.6+ billion Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative, $500+ million of Capital and Operating Grants, and Operational expenditures for four state-sponsored train routes
• Compile monthly budget-to-actual reporting and analysis for the Authority's Board of Directors
• Assist the short-term cash forecasting and monitoring of cash balances
• Prepare reconciliations for the Authority's investment portfolio
• Manage the financial database for four state-sponsored train routes to provide analysis of revenue receipts and pricing trends and create internal forecasts
• Prepare reimbursement submissions for funding partners, VDOT revenues, state grants, and federal grants
• Perform revenue reconciliations for the various revenue sources, including tracking allocations, revenue collections
• Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of projects and budgets within Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Assist with the allocation process for overhead costs per the approved Cost Allocation Plan
• Provide decision support through value-added analysis and, financial insights & storytelling
• Participate in identifying and leveraging new tools to improve data analysis
• Serve as a key liaison and partner to cross-functional teams, including Engineering & Construction, Rail Services, Fiscal, and other teams to drive scalable analyses and insights
• Assist with ad hoc strategic and operational projects as required

Required Education :

A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field from an accredited college / university.

Preferred Education :

Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Required Experience :

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in finance or accounting with progressive career growth.
• Knowledge of financial structures involving revenue, expenditures, appropriations, and assets & liabilities.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize various accounting and financial systems for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to understand the big picture.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and flexibility in a fluid environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (advanced knowledge), PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other commonly used office software, including Adobe.

Preferred Experience :

• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with Data Analytics Software (Power BI, Tableau)

Are you interested in this position, but you don't meet every single requirement? At VPRA, we are dedicated to building a talented team and an inclusive, authentic workplace.

So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be the right candidate for this or other positions.

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