Finance Analyst II

Caribou Thunder
Building Tomorrow, Grounded in Legacy
For decades, Caribou Thunder has been a Woman, Native American, Minority Owned, WOSB, SDB, SBA, HUBZone Certified small business, at the forefront of advancing national security programs through engineering services excellence. We have a proud and enduring heritage in providing innovative solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), embedded as a trusted partner in safeguarding the nation's most critical assets. Our deep-rooted expertise is built on engineering ingenuity, where each project reinforces our unwavering commitment to the security and defense of the United States of America. From cutting-edge technologies to mission-critical systems, we continue to evolve and push the boundaries of possibility, all while staying true to the values, integrity, and principles that have guided us from day one.
When you join Caribou Thunder, you're not just contributing to the future, you're becoming part of a legacy that has played a vital role in protecting our nation for decades. Together, we continue to shape the future of defense, one innovative solution at a time.
Finance Analyst Level II
Caribou Thunder
Location: Herndon, VA
Requisition#: CS37702
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or business discipline with significant course work in financial management, accounting, and/or auditing
Experience: 2 years
Position Summary
Caribou Thunder is seeking a skilled Finance Analyst Level II to join our team and provide support to an office that offers Enterprise Audit and Performance Monitoring platforms as a service. In this role, you will primarily work behind the scenes, supporting department finances and effectively communicating financial updates, challenges, and opportunities. If you have a strong finance background and excellent communication skills, we encourage you to apply.
If you are a detail-oriented Finance Analyst with a strong understanding of finance systems and tools, we invite you to join Caribou Thunder as a Finance Analyst Level II. You will play a crucial role in supporting the department's finances, tracking budgets, and ensuring adherence to policies and regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and make a significant impact in financial management and cost recovery efforts.
Complete Description
As a Finance Analyst Level II, you will primarily support the department's finances and effectively communicate financial updates, challenges, and opportunities. There is potential for this role to evolve into a customer-facing position as we identify and implement cost recovery efforts. The Finance Analyst Level II will play a vital role in budget management, financial tracking, and adherence to relevant policies and regulations.

• Support the department's finances and provide effective communication of financial updates, challenges, and opportunities.
• Engage in fiscal year close-out activities as needed, aiming to mitigate the need for end-of-year extended hours.
• Track and manage the department's budget execution and financial accounts using various financial systems and tools, including the Financial Form Repository, Budget and Agreements software, Accounting System, and Excel spreadsheets.
• Interpret policies relevant to the department's financial accounting, such as cost recovery, and update leadership on policy or regulation changes as needed.
• Recommend budget management practices that align with the department's sustainability goals and adhere to policies and regulations.
• Liaise with external contacts who receive services from the department and identify potential sources for cost recovery.
• Monitor and track department expenses, cash flow, and transaction status through sponsor financial systems and repositories.
• Review and update the department's existing SOPs for budget and contract tracking, identifying areas for improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Strong understanding and experience with finance systems and tools, including Corporate Action Tracker, Accounting System, Financial Form Repository, Budget and Agreements Software, and Reporting Software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with AWS Billing Manager.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Corporate Action Tracker and the Accounting System.
• Intermediate proficiency in Financial Form Repository, Budget and Agreements Software, and Reporting Software.
• Basic proficiency in AWS Billing Manager and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with finance processes and tools used for cost recovery efforts.
• Knowledge of budget management and financial tracking best practices.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and processes.