Finance/Budget Analyst Lead

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Working with minimum supervision, a Finance/Budget Analyst III follows established accounting practices and applies sound principles of finance, accounting, and mid-level experience to ensure the proper and accurate distribution of cost.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Prepare monthly and/or semi-annual reporting using the required templates and systems.
• Modify and update financial models for various business units, contracts and projects.
• Analyze actual results against forecasts (variance analysis) to find root causes of variances.
• Create and maintain clear reporting and supporting documentation as required in a concise and methodical manner.
• Provide financial insights for strategic planning.
• Create ad-hoc reports on an as needed basis to meet customer requirements and/or requests.
• Prepare audit schedules, reports, and other financial data for internal/external auditors and departments.
• Maintain and establish accounting job codes
• Assist in the preparation of schedules for Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA)-incurred cost submissions and respond to requests.
• Bring a strong ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Use tools for data consolidation, visualization and reporting.
• Partner with other internal departments and locations to gather and provide relevant information for financial analysis that meets and exceeds the customer needs and requirements.
• Provide training to budget analysts on an as-needed basis.
• Apply learned knowledge of practices and procedures to deal with issues or research problems that require further definition before resolution.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a Finance Budget Analyst III Lead position with supervisory responsibilities. The position will encompass supervisory oversight and financial leadership for a team of budget analysts with varied experience levels. The lead will coordinate closely with the Annex-1 Range Manager, Annex-1 Program Control Manager and Vice President of Finance. Lead responsibilities include employee training, performance evaluation, compensation recommendations, conflict resolution, quality assurance, safety, work assignments and schedules, cross-utilization of staff to manage surges or employee absences, monthly performance reports, meeting performance requirements summary for cost management, providing accurate estimate at completions (EAC's), review and approve time sheets, interview and hiring decisions, and compliance with all JT4 policies and procedures. The candidate must have strong supervisory experience leading a team of financial support employees or other similar business unit. Excellent communication and problem solving skills are required. Proven experience with financial system operations, process improvements, upgrades and transitions is essential. Working knowledge of JOCAS as it relates to production PIN purpose and usage is desired, along with familiarity with Federal Service Contract act (SCA), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) as they apply to DoD service contracts. Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant(CMA) are also desirable.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in accounting and