Mind Computing is seeking a Financial Services Analyst to join our growing team in support of the Department of Veteran Affairs, specifically the Financial Services Center (FSC). The FSC serves customers internally at the VA and other government agencies (OGA).
The candidate must reside within the continental US.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the comprehensive financial reporting and budget management of assigned programs.
- Analyzes and interprets financial data for the purpose of determining financial performance including projected outcomes; makes recommendations based on this analysis.
- Reviews financial transactions and performs cost-benefit analyses related to projects and programs. Performs complex cost, and financial analysis of data reported in the various financial systems.
- Prepares budgets, including forecasts of revenues and expenditures for assigned programs; develops financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis.
- Records classifies, and prepares reports of financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Interprets financial transactions for users who must make economic or business decisions; prepares financial documents such as budgets and billings in compliance with the requirements of government and other funding agencies.
- Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets and relational databases, to assemble, manipulate and format data, reports and presentations.
- Works closely with operational staff to provide regular and as-needed financial reports to support their delivery of programs.
- Supervises a team of support staff who assist in these duties, including training and all other tasks related to supervision.
- Other duties as assigned related to comprehensive financial reporting.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 2 years’ experience conducting financial analysts.
- Must have proven experience in the financial industry-preferably within the Federal Government
- Must have experience in creating strategically tailored financial plans.
- Must have experience in conducting a targeted review of status and identifying points of risk, what-if analysis.
- Must have experience in identifying alternative strategies for addressing risk.
- Knowledge of principles, methods and techniques of public and financial analysis and administration; data processing application, software; modem office equipment and procedures; laws, regulations, resolutions, and codes applicable to housing authority financial administration; accounting and auditing standards; Housing Authority organization, operation, policies and objectives.
- Ability to analyze complex financial and technical data; prepare clear and concise reports and presentations, including recommendations for action; plan and organize responsibilities so that reports are produced in a timely and accurate manner; exercise independent judgment in a professional and competent manner
Additional Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain a government clearance
- Experience in the VA
- CPA certification preferred
Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Corporate Laptop
- PTO + Federal Holidays + Sick Leave
- Training opportunities
- Remote work options
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.