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Financial Analyst II

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company

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Compensation
$85–95K/yr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Financial Analyst II analyzes historical and current financial data and forecasts revenues and expenditures for complex programs. The role prepares forecasts, compares actual results with plans, supports program teams with financial reporting, and works with project managers and corporate finance to address issues. It also reviews invoices and prepares financial performance reports and presentations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial ForecastingProgram FinanceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAccrual AccountingUS GAAPCostpointCognosGovernment ContractingPublic AccountingProblem SolvingFinancial PlanningFinancial StrategyRevenue RecognitionRequirements AnalysisWorking IndependentlyCollaborationWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or Related Field2+ Years Finance or Accounting Experience2+ Years Government Contracting and Finance/Public Accounting Experience

Full job description

Analyzes complex historical and current financial data, and forecasts future revenues and expenditures, for programs of significant scope and complexity. Collects, monitors, and analyzes complex financial data to recommend corrective or strategic actions. Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, requiring strong written and verbal communication skills and a solid working knowledge of program finance principles and practices.

  • Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual bottoms-up cost and revenue forecasts at a project and organizational level.

  • Maintains rolling forecasts and quarterly outlook for large programs (typically over $3 Million in revenue).

  • Determines cost of large project and program operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.

  • Compares and analyzes program actual results versus plans and forecasts.

  • Prepares reports for monthly and quarterly reviews.

  • Prepares monthly subcontractor accruals and initiates accrual reconciliation.

  • Works with project managers and corporate finance to identify and correct program finance issues.

  • Analyzes accounting and labor data that drives forecasting and reporting.

  • Assists program teams with financial reporting requirements to corporate.

  • Reviews program-related AP/AR invoices for accuracy.

  • Prepares presentation slide decks for program financial performance reporting.

  • Completes various special projects as assigned by finance leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.

  • 2-5 years of experience in Finance or Accounting

Other Job Specific Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.

  • Understanding of accrual accounting.

  • Understanding of US GAAP.

  • Prior Costpoint and Cognos experience preferred.

  • 2 or more years’ experience in government contracting and finance/public accounting desired.

  • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to think on one’s feet.

  • Understanding of financial planning and strategy.

  • Understanding of revenue recognition and requirements analysis.

  • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.

  • Ability to work well with others as well as independently with limited supervision

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

$85,000 - $95,000

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, gender identity, veteran status, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, gender identity, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,984 open Financial Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–95K/yr
  • Alabama median$85–139K/yr44 salary ranges
  • US median$85–131K/yr3,881 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $90K, is 19% below the Alabama median midpoint ($111K) — in the middle half of Financial Analyst salary ranges in Alabama.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 72 open Financial Analyst jobs in Alabama and 5,984 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Alabama
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Financial Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,759 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,123 of the 5,984 open Financial Analyst jobs (52%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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