Business Lead

The Business Lead is responsible for the preparation and analysis of financial studies and reports and act as a

strategic partner providing timely and concise reporting & recommendations to improve results and performance

to ensure successful contract & operational management and execution.

Applies knowledge of accounting principles to activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and

developing financial statements and reports.

Updates and reviews monthly account reconciliations.

Ensure that the internal financial reporting requirements of the company are met.

Ensure contract invoices are accurate and reconciled for monthly payment.

Responsible for monthly close and adjusting journal entries.

Point of contact for site and customer support for the financial management organization.

Audits and prepares reports on the status of the contract and identifies areas for remediation.

Review work prepared by others and provide constructive comments and/or suggestions to foster efficiencies and

improvements for the department.

Conduct studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting processes.

Serves as a consultant to implement accounting functions during phase-in of a new contract.

Provides financial support including forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing variances from budget.

Prepares analyses of accounts receivables and administers the collection of past due receivables.

Prepares monthly invoices and submit timely billing to the customers.

Completes unbilled analysis for the project.

Identifies opportunities of cost savings for Operations and be the business advisor.

Works closely with Operations, support financial reporting for the client, and helps maintain financial health of the

project.

Creates and maintains project codes used by Operations.

Assist Business Manager in support of all sector level reporting, including creation of unbilled analysis and cash

management plans.

Manage quick turnaround requests for senior management in a fast-paced work environment.

Keeps good documentation of contracts and purchase orders.

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Knowledge of General Accepted Accounting principles (GAAP) required.

Preferred knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Joint Travel Regulations (JTR), and Cost

Accounting Standards (CAS).

Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software

applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and preferred knowledge in Costpoint, Essbase, Hyperion, Cognos, Project Accounting.

Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments, work with little supervision, and work well under

pressure.

Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels throughout

the organization.

Ability to perform data extraction and manipulation, analyze financial data, and generate reports.

Demonstrate proficiency in finance and accounting relational databases and Microsoft applications.

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration or demonstrated equivalent.

Six (6) to Eight (8) years of previous accounting experience required.

1-2 years of team handling experience is preferred.

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds.

Constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents,

constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess

planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines