Project Finance Analyst

Afognak Native Corp has an opportunity for a Project Finance Analyst III (PFA III) in Huntsville, AL. The PFA III is responsible for executing business processes related to accounting, planning, estimating, tracking, analysis, budgeting, and reporting throughout the life cycle of a portfolio of complex Federal fixed-price, cost-plus, time & material, and hybrid contracts and task orders as assigned as well as mentor lower tier analysts.

Duties include:

• Utilizing government contracting and accounting knowledge to complete reviews and analysis of government contracts.
• Setting up projects in the accounting system using contract documents
• Coordinating with project team to produce financial deliverables for both internal and external use.
• Processing revenue recognition and subcontract accruals for assigned projects.
• Providing cost and schedule updates.
• Performing Estimates at Completion (EACs) for management analysis.

The PFA III interacts with and provides direct support to management and other project team members and advises project management on financial matters related to the execution of contracts and task orders.

Specific assignment will include monitoring project cost in conjunction with schedule performance and performing related analyses. The employee also provides input for management review presentations and participates in proposal preparation, interfaces with members of Corporate Finance and Accounting, Contracts, Pricing, and Procurement consultants, and subsidiary management at all levels. The PFA III will work in both virtual and office team environments.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 6 Years in Project Accounting and Control or Related Accounting Field
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, program management, accounting, or an appropriate related discipline (additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• Must be able to obtain a federal security clearance
• Demonstrated knowledge of general accepted accounting practices (GAAP)
• Comprehensive understanding of multiple contract types: FFP, FPLOE, T&M and hybrid contracts.
• Government contract accounting experience preferred.

Technology experience required:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites, particularly Excel, as well as other database software is required.
• Experience with Deltek CostPoint preferred.

Desired Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills that include communicating with tact and diplomacy.
• Proven ability to work as a team player.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and handle stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated and proactive.