What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Revenue Analyst position at Bowman Consulting?
Short Description
Bowman has an opportunity for a Revenue Analyst III to join our team in Reston.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
The Revenue Analyst III is responsible for delivering advanced revenue analysis, forecasting and insights to support informed business decision-making and ensure the accuracy and integrity of revenue reporting. This role combines strong analytical capabilities with a solid understanding of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606) to evaluate revenue performance, identify risks and opportunities, and distinguish between operational trends and accounting-driven impacts. This role will play a key part in building and scaling revenue analytics capabilities within a rapidly growing organization.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in building and maturing revenue analytics capabilities within the Revenue Accounting function, contributing directly to improved visibility, decision-making, and scalability as the organization continues its growth trajectory.
About Bowman
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
Physical Demands and Working Environment
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.
Bowman has an opportunity for a Revenue Analyst III to join our team in Reston.
At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.
Purpose
The Revenue Analyst III is responsible for delivering advanced revenue analysis, forecasting and insights to support informed business decision-making and ensure the accuracy and integrity of revenue reporting. This role combines strong analytical capabilities with a solid understanding of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606) to evaluate revenue performance, identify risks and opportunities, and distinguish between operational trends and accounting-driven impacts. This role will play a key part in building and scaling revenue analytics capabilities within a rapidly growing organization.
Responsibilities
Leadership and Direction
- Serve as a subject-matter resource and trusted partner for revenue analytics reporting methodologies, and data interpretation.
- Provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members, promoting strong analytical and data practices.
- Drive continuous improvement of revenue-related processes, controls, and analytical standards.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance visibility, accuracy, and insight into revenue performance.
- Perform advanced analysis of revenue performance across projects, contracts, customers, and service lines.
- Evaluate revenue trends in the context of contract structures, performance obligations, and timing of revenue recognition.
- Proactively identify anomalies, emerging risks, and inconsistencies in revenue data, distinguishing between true business performance and accounting-driven timing impacts.
- Drive analytical support for forecasting, budgeting, and planning through trend analysis, scenario modeling, and variance explanations aligned with revenue recognition principles.
- Partner closely with Revenue Accounting leadership to support revenue close, interpret complex transactions, and enhance understanding of revenue outcomes.
- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, FP&A, and other stakeholders to align revenue drivers, assumptions, and performance expectations.
- Design, develop, and enhance dashboards, KPIs, and reporting frameworks that improve transparency into revenue performance.
- Identify process inefficiencies and data gaps; recommend and implement scalable data-driven solutions.
- Prepare and deliver recurring and ad hoc revenue insights and reporting for management and leadership.
- Conduct monthly and quarterly analyses comparing actual results to forecast, budget, and prior periods, including clear articulation of drivers.
- Build and refine revenue models to analyze key revenue drivers, including pricing, volume, mix, and project performance trends.
- Perform detailed reconciliations and root-cause analysis across multiple systems to ensure integrity of revenue data and alignment with financial reporting.
- Investigate and explain unexpected revenue fluctuations, including impacts from contract terms, project performance, and recognition methodologies.
- Document assumptions, methodologies, and analytical processes to ensure consistency, transparency, and auditability.
- Accuracy and reliability of revenue reporting and analysi
- Ability to identify and clearly explain revenue drivers, risks, and anomalies.
- Quality and clarity of forecast inputs and variance explanations.
- Timeliness and effectiveness of analytical support to stakeholders.
- Ability to translate complex revenue data into actionable insights.
- Effectiveness in identifying and resolving data or process issues.
- Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning skills.
- Solid understanding of revenue drivers and financial performance metrics.
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- High attention to detail with strong time and workload management.
- Operate independently with sound judgment in a complex, evolving environment.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in revenue analysis, financial analysis, FP&A, or related role.
- Working knowledge of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606), including timing of revenue, contract considerations, and impact to financial reporting.
- Experience supporting revenue forecasting, reporting, and analytical decision-making in a complex environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
- Experience with ERP and financial systems (e.g., Deltek, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Strong ability to analyze, reconcile, and validate large datasets across multiple systems and data sources.
- CPA, CFA, or progress toward a relevant professional certification preferred but not required.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key role in building and maturing revenue analytics capabilities within the Revenue Accounting function, contributing directly to improved visibility, decision-making, and scalability as the organization continues its growth trajectory.
About Bowman
Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
Physical Demands and Working Environment
- Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.
Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.
Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.