Financial Analyst

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Financial Analystfor an opportunity in Boston, MA

Position Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Boston, MA

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 6 Months Contract

Job Type: FULL TIME Contract

Pay Range: [33.00/hr.] – [34.00/hr.]

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Job Description

·         This position contributes to the preparation of all financial reports for constituents within and outside of state government. The daily work is focused on preparing schedules in accordance with statutory regulations, State Finance Laws, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

·         This position requires a self-starter with the following capabilities and attributes: impeccable attention to detail; superior time management and multitasking skills; ability to contribute and work productively as part of a team; positive attitude; capacity to remain flexible and learn new accounting standards as necessary; and the ability to work well under pressure.

·         This position requires a self-starter with the following capabilities and attributes: impeccable attention to detail; superior time management and multitasking skills; ability to contribute and work productively as part of a team; positive attitude; capacity to remain flexible and learn new accounting standards as necessary; and the ability to work well under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Act as a liaison for the Commonwealth’s two main annual financial reports, the SBFR and the ACFR as well as any other assigned mandated reporting.

·         Support various teams by conducting timely financial analysis, posting adjustments and expenditure correction, providing audit workpapers by the required due dates.

·         Demonstrate a deep understanding of the critical issues/business drivers and opportunities within all areas of the secretariat.

·         Use the Commonwealth’s data warehouse (CIW), Microsoft Access and Excel and other such tools to create ad hoc and/or Comptroller’s prescribed statutory and GAAP reports in accordance with the statutory basis of accounting and GAAP standards.

·         Work with team members in developing, testing, and troubleshooting accounting analytics and data review.

·         Recommend new and improved procedures, practices, and policies to the internal control plan to meet departments’ report requirements and program objectives.

·         Assist state and/or independent auditors, government officials and other parties in utilizing available reports to meet their data needs and requirements.

·         Work and complete special projects by required due date that occur from time to time from outside requests.

·         Working with team’s leadership and colleagues, participate in the team’s cross training, knowledge transfer, disaster recovery, risk assessment and internal control review initiatives and objectives.

·         Engage in other assignments on an as needed basis.

Qualifications (List knowledge, skills, abilities)

·         This position requires a motivated self-starter with knowledge, skills, capabilities, and attributes that include:

·         Thorough knowledge of Governmental Accounting, GAAP and/or strong accounting background.

·         Ability to accurately and timely research, review and/or compile data for audit and/or compliance purposes.

·         Proven ability to solve complex financial reporting and data issues on a timely basis.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, make presentations to members of Leadership, and/or prepare reports for management control purposes.

·         Ability to read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations and legislation affecting Comptroller and SFR functions and activities.

·         Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in a logical sequence.

·         Ability to gather information by examining records and documents, and by asking questions, as appropriate and necessary.

·         Ability to assemble items of information in accordance with established procedures.

·         Solid and experienced user of Microsoft Office Suite of tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and related software.

·         Demonstrated strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.

·         Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks and ability to work with other team members in a dynamic work environment.

·         Ability to work with multiple and changing priorities.

·         Superior time management.

·         Ability to keep in mind unresolved matters, work to resolve them, and/or recall them when follow-up information comes in or to follow-up when no response is received from initial inquiry.

·         Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement.

·         Ability to contribute effectively to the overall work environment in a positive, respectful, and cooperative fashion.

·         Ability to be flexible and adapt to process change.

Preferred Qualifications

·         CPA certification or will have completed sections of the CPA Exam and be working toward completion.

·         Demonstrated experience in governmental financial reporting with an emphasis on data modeling, accounting, or auditing, with exposure to the State accounting system, MMARS, or a similar enterprise system preferred.