Financial Analyst 3

RTI International is an independent, scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our vision is to address the world's most critical problems with technical and science-based solutions in pursuit of a better future. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach-one that integrates expertise across social, statistical, data, and laboratory sciences, engineering, and other technical disciplines to solve the world's most challenging problems.

We believe in the promise of science and technical solutions, and we push ourselves every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses in the US and around the world. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real difference, RTI is the place for you.

The successful incumbent will join RTI International's Office of Finance.

RTI's Office of Finance is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to support the Social, Statistical, & Environmental Sciences research group. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily financial management of a portfolio of research projects. You will be working closely with research staff in analyzing the financial status of research projects, performing risk assessments, and providing proactive guidance to business partners based on ongoing management of a project portfolio.

This role requires the ability to provide clear, concise, and sound guidance on project financial information to multiple stakeholders. You'll need excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Institute. This position provides an opportunity to work in a fast-paced and exciting organization and set the stage for future growth opportunities within the company.

This position can be worked remotely, or located in Research Triangle Park, NC or Waltham, MA.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-going project financial analysis; including ability to conduct profitability analysis, forecast costs and variances and fee deviations
• Perform on-going project review including review of actual costs for proper charging and accuracy; initiate journal entries; review invoices; and support processing payment approvals
• Ensure that all projects are reviewed on monthly basis and summarization of financial condition of project is communicated to project leaders
• Provide effective guidance to project leader and team management regarding potential change in statement of work requiring revised budget
• Prepare monthly progress reports including project forecasts and resource projections for client
• Support preparation of continuation applications/carry over fund budgets; prepare add-on budgets
• Review initial project authorizations and project setup for accuracy, review/solicit guidance for understanding of relevant terms and conditions applicable to contract
• Provide overflow support for proposals as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience required or Master's degree with 1 year of relevant experience
• Relevant experience is defined as financial analysis work
• Knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts
• Knowledge of US Government contractors, the Federal Acquisition Regulations a plus
• Ability to learn new systems and familiarity with accounting systems a plus
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa sponsorship