Sr Finance Analyst

6-month contract + potential to extend

Contract revenue experience preferred. Life sciences experience preferred.

Finance and accounting experience, CPA or BMA, public accounting, etc.

Prefer knowledge of GAP accounting and ASC606, revenue accounting standards

Technical skills – strong Excel skills, Peoplesoft, Salesforce, Oracle

Will be working closely with 12 to 15 revenue team and special projects team members

Position Summary:

Day to Day Responsibilities of this Position and Description of Project/Assignment:• Collect, compile, prepare, and analyze data from multiple systems, to process revenue entries, journal entries, and other financialtransactions• Adapt to constantly changing requirements and business needs; quickly implementing solutions when necessary• Supports RCM process improvement initiatives• Ensure continual review and improvement of processes to strengthen controls, improve productivity and reduce cost.• Assist the revenue team in ensuring contracts and agreements are processed in accordance with US GAAP and company policies,including the review of revenue recognition for fixed fee projects using percent of completion methods• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of key revenue data, as neededWhat would automatically disqualify a candidate for consideration?Must have accounting/finance experiencePrefer contract revenue experience

This individual will support the Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) revenue accounting team to complete special projects in collaboration with cross-functional business partners, and play an integral role in system and process improvements. Conduct analysis of activities at the macro and micro levels for use by managers and senior leadership, including standard or ad hoc reporting.  

Duties:

• Collect, compile, prepare, and analyze data from multiple systems, to process revenue entries, journal entries, and other financial transactions
• Adapt to constantly changing requirements and business needs; quickly implementing solutions when necessary
• Supports RCM process improvement initiatives
• Ensure continual review and improvement of processes to strengthen controls, improve productivity and reduce cost.
• Assist the  revenue team in ensuring contracts and agreements are processed in accordance with US GAAP and company policies, including the review of revenue recognition for fixed fee projects using percent of completion methods
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of key revenue data, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in finance/accounting or MBA with accounting focus a plus
• Public accounting experience or revenue/technical accounting experience in a public company or a combination of both desired
• 3+ years of experience in contract management and project accounting, preferred
• Strong understanding of accounting principles (ASC 606, US GAAP)
• Strong understanding of Order to Cash processes
• Experience or background in accounting, finance, contract and project accounting strongly preferred.
• Advanced PC skills in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong Excel Knowledge, data manipulation, pivot tables, etc.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills; self-starter, motivated, independent thinker
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills, strong analysis, problem-solving, and decisive judgement

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Is motivated to learn, and being proactive and willing to take on additional responsibilities

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification preferred.
• Experience with Peoplesoft preferred