Finance Project Analyst

Overview

The Integrated Systems & Solutions (InSyS) division has an opening for a Project Analyst (PA). The PA will work with the Business Manager and the Financial Operations team to ensure that contracts/projects are managed to perform within budget, on-time, and within scope, to provide for future investment to further SRI’s growth and mission. The PA will support various programs and project leaders in the preparation of proposals and cost estimates, project setup, and project maintenance with timely and accurate financial reporting. The PA partners with contracts, corporate accounting, and procurement groups among others, responding to queries from both internal organizations and external clients. The PA will assist Project Leaders and the Business Manager by monitoring project financial status and project funding levels, escalating potential major financial impacts prior to their occurrence. This role will work a hybrid schedule up to 4 days remote and 1 day or more in our Princeton, NJ office.

Responsibilities

The PA will learn and perform the following functions with guidance and oversight from the Business Manager: Execution

• Responsible for the Project Setup function; partnering with Accounting and Contracts to ensure projects are set up correctly:
• Charging structure collects costs appropriately
• Contractual obligations captured accurately
• Billing instructions per contract terms
• Revenue recognition established accurately
• Understand all contractual requirements (deliverables), terms and conditions (invoice/payment schedules, start/end dates etc.) and all executed contracts/grants pertaining to projects controlled by division
• Maintain project plan/forecast by reviewing actual hours vs. planned, bringing issues to the attention of the Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Manager (PM) and Business Manager
• Track project billing & accounts receivable (AR); verifying invoices are prepared and issued correctly, on time and per the contract/grant requirements, tracking invoicing, aging receivables and unbilled
• Prepare accruals for period-end and year-end close processes
• Provide approved estimates at completion (EACs) to accounting as required
• Prepare and submit client monthly performance measurement reports
• Monitor projects for 75% complete requirements, alert contracts team when notice is required

Planning

• Control project from assisting the PM/PI in developing an appropriate task/charge number structure (for both task management and contractual requirements) to executing the baseline plan

Special Projects

• Lead/participate/contribute in process improvement efforts, including planned Costpoint and Adaptive software implementation, including data conversion and testing scenarios

Qualifications

• BS/BA in business administration, accounting or finance, or 2-3 years of related experience in government contracting
• Due to government contract requirements candidates must be a U.S. Citizen
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint and the desire to learn new software skills
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and shifting demands
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and ensure high quality through attention to details and requirements
• Discretion and maturity in dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Experience with project budgets, variance analysis, financial reporting
• Experience in Costpoint/Deltek
• Knowledge of government contracting management, proposal and costing regulations
• Understanding of proposal preparation, cost control, and project maintenance functions in both government contracting and commercial environments
• General knowledge of GAAP, CAS and FAR
• A knowledge of DHHS or NSF grant or contracting processes and procedures

The salary range is: $63,873-$84,636. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program. SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https://www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI will accept applications until the position is filled. SRI is an independent nonprofit research institute headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., with a rich history of supporting government and industry. We create and deliver world-changing solutions for a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future. For more than 75 years, we have collaborated across technical and scientific disciplines to discover and develop groundbreaking products and technologies and bring innovations and ideas to the marketplace. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job