[Remote] Senior Financial Analyst 6-Month Contract

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. They are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for a six-month contract role to manage the financial aspects of research projects, perform financial analyses, and provide guidance to project leaders. Responsibilities • Perform on-going project financial analysis; including ability to conduct profitability analysis, forecast costs, and analyze variances and fee deviations • Perform on-going project review including; review of actual costs for proper charging and accuracy, review invoices, and support processing payment approvals • Perform revenue recognition review on a monthly basis, identify root causes of deviation, and provide remedial measures • Ensure that all projects are reviewed on monthly basis and summarization of financial condition of project is communicated to project leaders • Provide effective guidance to project leader and team management regarding potential changes in statement of work requiring revised budgets • Prepare monthly progress reports including project forecasts and resource projections for client • Support preparation of continuation applications/carry over fund budgets; prepare add-on budgets • Review initial project authorizations and project setup for accuracy, review/solicit guidance for understanding of relevant terms and conditions applicable to contract • Lead assigned process improvement initiatives with high degree of responsibility Skills • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 6+ years of experience or Master's degree with one year of relevant experience • Relevant experience is defined as financial analysis work • Understanding of indirect rates • Working knowledge of various contract types • Ability to handle ambiguity in business modeling • Trusted partner to the management team, not a task-taker • Experience working in a matrixed organization • Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, advanced working knowledge of Excel • Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa sponsorship • Knowledge of US Government contractors, the Federal Acquisition Regulations, and Oracle for project reporting and billing functions • Ability to learn new systems and familiarity with accounting systems Benefits • Competitive base salary • Generous paid time off policy • Merit based annual increases • Bonus opportunities • Robust recognition program • Competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability) • Access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan • Paid parental leave for all parents • Financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments • Financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities • Employee assistance program • Numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance Company Overview • RTI is an independent, nonprofit institute that provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients. It was founded in 1958, and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.rti.org. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job