**Overview** Axient Defense Systems has an exciting and unique opportunity available for a Finance Analyst in Huntsville, AL. **Responsibilities** The position will be responsible for: + Providing support to Program Managers in the preparation and analysis of project financial data + Conducts complex financial analysis (variance analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.). + Monitors progress of program requirements. + Monitors cost performance against plans to ensure contractual cost obligations are met and projected costs do not exceed budget + Prepares financial estimates for contract funding requirements, as needed + Tracks funding and de-obligations at the appropriate CLIN and funding levels + Evaluate invoices for contracts/task orders prior to submission + Review and reconcile subcontractor invoices for payment + Calculate funds exhaustion and communicate with contract administrator for appropriate notifications to be submitted + Process purchase requisitions and vouchers for subcontractor funding and material purchases + Strong communications skills + Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, predominantly Excel. + Strong understanding of multiple contract types: FFP, FPLOE, T&M, CPAF, CPFF, and hybrid contracts. **Qualifications** Required Skills/Experience: + 2+ years of experience in a finance, accounting, business, or related role + Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field + 6+ years experience without a Bachelor's degree + Experience in budgeting and forecasting + Strong Excel skills Preferred Skills/Experience: + Prior Costpoint Experience + Prior government finance experience + Experience with variance analysis and performance reporting + Experience developing processes at a program/project level **Must meet applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols** _Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship._ Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements to include US citizenship. This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here ( ?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class. Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must comply with applicable COVID safety requirements and protocols under Executive Order 14042. **Location : Location** _US-AL-Huntsville_ **Posted Date** _4 weeks ago_ _(4/6/2022 2:18 PM)_ **_Job ID_** _2022-3585_ **_\# of Openings_** _1_ **_Category_** _Accounting / Finance_ **_Minimum Education Requirement_** _Bachelor's_ **_Minimum Experience Requirement, Years_** _2+_
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