Government Program Finance Senior Analyst

Description:

As the Government Program Finance Senior Analyst for Phlow, you will be responsible for supporting all financial aspects of our government contracts including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance. You will work closely with our Finance & Contract teams to ensure that our practices are effective and efficient, and that we are compliant with all applicable regulations, such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) & Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).

Requirements:

Invoicing & Revenue Recognition

• Prepare, review, and submit government contract invoices (cost-reimbursable) in compliance with FAR, CAS and contract terms.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, addressing discrepancies with program managers, the finance and contracts team, and customers.
• Monitor unbilled receivables and drive resolution of billing issues to improve cash flow

Financial Forecasting & Budgeting

• Develop and maintain financial forecasts at contract and organization level
• Partner with program managers to track actuals vs budget, explain variances, and update forecasts
• Support annual operating and indirect budget preparations including labor and G&A allocations

Incurred Cost Submissions & Compliance

• Assist in preparing annual incurred cost submissions (ICS) ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Assist in unallowable cost scrubbing and sampling
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and help respond to audit requests
• Monitor indirect rates and recommend adjustments to ensure compliance with FAR and CAS

Program & Contract Financial Support

• Provide financial analysis and reporting for active contracts, including funding status, backlog, and estimate at completion
• Track project performance metrics including burn rates, funding ceilings, and variances

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Develop and automate financial reports to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Identify opportunities to improve invoicing, forecasting, and budgeting processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in government contracting finance or accounting, including familiarity with government regulations and compliance requirements
• Invoicing/Billing experience preferred
• Indirect rate experience preferred
• An understanding of the FAR and CAS
• SAP Experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial software applications