Public Sector Senior Financial Analyst

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What You'll Do

As a member of the FED finance team, the senior Financial Analyst will focus on the FED finance client commercial support activities.

 

This individual will provide analysis and reporting to assist in managing case budgets and key performance metrics, and understand drivers of the FED finance business to assist with decision support. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who thrives in a fast paced environment, pivoting calmly with multiple priorities and interrelated complex topics.

 

BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with a wide variety of business partners, including commercial finance team, system fiance, regional / global finance, practice areas, and others 
• Work closely with BCG FED public sector Contracts team to support contractual reporting requirements
• Complete ad hoc requests and perform other duties as needed in a timely manner
• Provide support for/transparency into client contracting, including maintaining databases
• Ensure case financials are accurately projected and provide all necessary deliverables for case management 

• Client Service and Support:
  • Support Government contracting and analysis
  • Provide Government client support, with particular emphasis on finance and accounting regulation and compliance
  • Lead the government invoicing databases as required
  • Understand contracts for proper structure setup and communication to stakeholders
  • Manage case budget and Days sales outstanding with stakeholders
  • Provide budget analysis, fees and expense forecasting and estimates-to-complete as required
  • Manage accounts receivable /  collections on specific clients
  • Support Client development managers on reporting, ad hoc as needed
  • Lead reporting, analysis and performance management for the public sector in North America
  • Support client contracting repository with focus on risk mitigation

• Reporting and Analysis for local office:
  • Prepare financial reports and analysis to support US FED client business objectives
  • Assist in the development and/or update of financial policies to comply with Contractual requirements or as related to public sector policies, procedures and other requirements.

• Local Accounting:
  • Evolve and play role in BCG FED and public sector Statutory Reporting
  • Support case code accounting both financially and systemically
  • Work with US General Ledger team and Global Accounting & Control to ensure any I/C corrections are implemented 

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Strong problem solving, analytical skills, and judgment
• Proactive, self-starter with a high level of initiative and resourcefulness
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to effectively multi-task, make tradeoffs, take initiative, and prioritize within a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Collaborative team-player with strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to cooperate with people at all levels and build positive, lasting relationships
• Creates positive and productive work environment and values contribution of others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Conscientiousness, attention to detail, and attentiveness to accuracy
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude
• Commitment to improving and learning new topics and skills; receptive to feedback
• Ability to structure, plan, manage, and prioritize projects effectively
• Responsiveness, initiative, and orientation toward service and business needs
• This role does require you to “roll up your sleeves” and play an active role to make change happen; flexing to ensure we’re focusing on the highest value opportunities.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or science.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of finance-related experience
• Must be a US Citizen to qualify for this position
• Proven expertise in Excel modelling, analytics and Powerpoint
• Experience in Public Sector (Fed, State, Local) or Defense Contracting environment is a plus
• Experience in professional services environment a plus
• Experience with Oracle Business Objects, Hyperion Financial Management, Tableau, or Alteryx a plus

Who You'll Work With

Members of our finance team are responsible for preserving the intellectual capital, assets, and integrity of BCG. We make a decisive impact on the firm's direction, performance, and risk-management models. Finance jobs include accounting and reporting, planning and analysis, tax and treasury, financial systems, payroll, and executive compensation.

Additional info

Total compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary performance bonus, contributions to BCG’s Profit Sharing and Retirement Fund (PSRF), and a market leading benefits package described below.  

 

We expect total annualized compensation for Washington DC-based employees to be approximately the following: 

• Base salary between $103,000- $125,000 (USD); placement within this range will vary based on experience and skill level

• Annual discretionary performance bonus between 0-12%

• 5% Profit Sharing Retirement Fund (PSRF) contribution, increasing to 10% after two years of service. Contributions are vested immediately and there is no waiting period

• First year annualized target total compensation: $107,000 - $125,440 (USD) 

At BCG, we are committed to offering a comprehensive benefit program that includes everything our employees and their families need to be well and live life to the fullest. We pay the full cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees – and their eligible family members.* That’s zero dollars in premiums taken from employee paychecks. 

 
All of our plans provide best in class coverage: 

• Zero dollar ($0) health insurance premiums for BCG employees, spouses, and children 

• Low $10 (USD) copays for trips to the doctor, urgent care visits and prescriptions for generic drugs 

• Dental coverage, including up to $5,000 in orthodontia benefits 

• Vision insurance with coverage for both glasses and contact lenses annually 

• Reimbursement for gym memberships and other fitness activities 

• Fully vested Profit Sharing Retirement Fund contributions made annually, whether you contribute or not, plus the option for employees to make personal contributions to a 401(k) plan 

• Paid Parental Leave and other family benefits such as elective egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption reimbursement 

• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays per year, an annual office closure between Christmas and New Years, and 15 vacation days per year (earned at 1.25 days per month) 

• Paid sick time on an as needed basis  

*Employees, spouses, and children are covered at no cost. Employees share in the cost of domestic partner coverage.

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