Financial Analyst

Position Description

Serco is seeking a Program Control Analyst to participate in the planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting of performance on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity and level of risk - (100% Remote). The Program Controller is a key member of the program team and works directly with the Program Manager to help define the project's goals and objectives; and recommends actions to improve progress and performance. The Program Controller will have significant interface with Program/Project Managers, senior technical staff, as well as other functional organizations including contracts, finance, accounts receivable, subcontract management and procurement.

 

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain or transfer and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

 

In this role you will: 

• Provide cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to Program Managers including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and development of time-phased budgets and schedules.
• Lead project set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions and requirements.
• Prepare program financial Estimates at Complete (EAC) and meet deadlines for submission requirements.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and provide analytical contribution in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement, and Finance/Accounting.
• Review and assess all contract modifications.  Advise the program management team of impacts as necessary.
• Monitor costs and manpower on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct job number.
• Process cost corrections/transfers as required.
• Perform analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation.
• Prepare accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting.
• Prepare/Support Internal Program Review (IPR) presentations for management.
• Prepare financial Contract Data Requirements (CDRL) for programs.
• Ensure contractual requirements are met and customer financial deliverables are accurate and on time.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis on the contract as requested by PMO and others.
• Monitor funding status, providing reliable and timely notification of funding status by line item detail as required.
• Support accounts receivable as required during the billing process.  Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, working with Finance, Contracts, Accounting, and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals as services/goods are received in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure that the project´s cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally.
• Ensure program revenue and profit is recorded in compliance with the EAC.
• Analyze profit risks and opportunities and advise management on the optimal path forward.
• Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FAR, and all company policies and procedures as they relate to contract performance and financials.
• Provides guidance to less experienced Project Controllers.

 

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:    

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• Ability to obtain/maintain DoD Secret security clearance
  • U.S Citizenship Required
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Program Management, or a related field plus 2 years of Program Control or related and progressive experience with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is required
• Or a High School Diploma with 6 years of Program Control or related/progressive experience with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of Program Control or related/progressive experience with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
• Ability to travel up to 10%

If you are interested in supporting and working with passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local gover