Senior Financial Analyst

Vantor

. Perform project control analysis, monitoring budgets, actual costs, commitments, estimates to complete, and estimates at completion .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis and project control, including budget monitoring, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Proficient in Deltek Costpoint and advanced Microsoft Excel, with a strong ability to communicate financial results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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Financial AnalysisDeltek CostpointProject Control AnalysisGovernment Contract Financial ManagementVariance Analysis

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Hard Skills

Budget MonitoringInvoice TrackingSubcontract Financial TrackingAnnual Operating Plans DevelopmentMonthly ForecastingData ReconciliationCost ReportingFinancial Compliance ReviewCost-Reimbursement ContractsFAR

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationCreative Problem-SolvingFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Deltek CostpointMicrosoft ExcelAI/Automation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government ContractsFinancial ReviewsAuditsProcess ImprovementsCost-Plus Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform project control analysis, monitoring budgets, actual costs, commitments, estimates to complete, and estimates at completion
Track contract funding, expenditures, and remaining balances; identify shortfalls and coordinate updates
Track invoices, billing status, and receivables; resolve discrepancies and support billing and collection
Monitor subcontract budgets, commitments, invoices, and expenditures
Support annual operating plan development, including budgets, revenue, expenses, and staffing assumptions
Prepare monthly forecasts using Costpoint Planning
Conduct monthly variance analysis and recommend corrective actions
Prepare financial reports and communicate risks, opportunities, and performance trends
Maintain project financial data in Deltek Costpoint and reconcile discrepancies
Improve financial reporting, forecasting, and project control processes
Coordinate with Accounting, Contracts, Human Resources, program managers, and leadership
Review contract awards and modifications for financial compliance
Coordinate project setup, labor assignments, and WBS structure with Project Accounting
Provide program-control analysis and recommendations
Support client status reports, program reviews, and financial requests
Maintain portfolio forecasts during monthly updates
Review project expenditures and resolve inaccurate or mis-coded charges

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Person: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with equivalent experience and a minimum of 5–7 years of progressive financial analysis experience supporting government contracts; four additional years of experience may substitute for a degree
2–5 years’ experience in government contract financial management
Experience in project control analysis, invoice tracking, subcontract financial tracking, and contract funding monitoring
Experience developing annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, and variance analyses
1–2 years of Deltek Costpoint, including hands-on Costpoint Planning experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to analyze, reconcile, and summarize complex financial data
Ability to communicate financial results clearly and work effectively with program managers, accounting, contracts, and leadership
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing monthly reporting deadlines
Flexibility during month-end close and tight deliverable deadlines
Demonstrated ability using AI/Automation tools
Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
Preferred: project controls practices, status reporting, what-if analysis, strong verbal and written skills, creative problem-solving, data analytics, cost-reimbursement/time-and-materials/firm-fixed-price contracts, FAR, CAS, government contractor accounting, financial reviews, audits, process improvements
Active Security Clearance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust 401(k) with company match
Mental health resources
Student loan repayment assistance
Adoption reimbursement
Pet insurance
Equal opportunity and inclusive workplace