Finance Project Analyst II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with the Business Manager and Finance Operations team to oversee contracts/projects while adhering to budget, schedule, and scope.

• Assist in developing proposals, setting up projects, managing financial aspects, and ensuring continuous project maintenance.

• Evaluate proposal requests, contract terms, financial documents, and project setup prerequisites.

• Aid in internal and external financial audits and assessments.

• Work together with Accounting, Contracts, Procurement, and other internal partners to facilitate project execution.

• Address financial and operational queries from both internal teams and external clients.

• Track project financial performance and funding status, identifying and raising any potential financial risks.

• Support project setup in line with contractual, billing, and revenue recognition standards.

• Examine contractual obligations, deliverables, terms and conditions, billing and payment timelines, and performance periods.

• Supervise budgets, funding levels, billing, accounts receivable, unbilled balances, EACs, accruals, completion thresholds, and closeout actions.

• Compile and submit financial reports to clients.

• Assist Project Leaders, Principal Investigators, and Project Managers with project/task structures and charge numbers.

• Maintain project forecasts and compare actual performance against budgets and planned hours.

• Engage in special projects and initiatives for continuous improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in government contracting.

• PA II: Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• PA III: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract stipulations.

• Strong expertise in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Willingness and capability to learn new systems.

• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities.

• Proven problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Capacity to exercise discretion and sound judgment when managing confidential and sensitive information.

• Preferred: experience in project budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

• Preferred: experience with Deltek Costpoint.

• Preferred: familiarity with government contracting management, proposal and cost accounting regulations.

• Preferred: understanding of proposal preparation, cost control, and project maintenance functions.

• Preferred: general knowledge of GAAP, CAS, and FAR.

• Preferred: familiarity with DHHS or NSF grant and contracting processes and procedures.

• Background check required for conditional offers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive benefits package offered by SRI.

• Pay for Outstanding Performance program may be applicable.

• Annual Performance Based Compensation program may be applicable.

• Background check for candidates receiving a conditional offer.

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Inclusive work environment that fosters a culture of belonging.