Finance & Accounting Manager - Maximus
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
About the Job
Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Support forecasting and budgeting processes to prepare financial models, perform analysis & review of preliminary submissions of management presentations and assemble budget packages. - Develop and analyze financial projections to ensure forecasts reflect expectations and work closely with key stakeholders. - Provide counsel and insight into financial results, forecasts and risks. - Lead financial analysis projects and assist with special projects. - Develop and manage operational productivity analyses and tracking of metrics. - Develop and manage project status reporting for assigned areas of business. - Prepare routine and ad-hoc financial reports and analysis. Minimum Requirements: - A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis/financial management or related field required. - Bachelor's degree required, preferably in the field of Finance, accounting or a related degree. - Ability to collaborate, influence and provided value-added analyses. - Ability to analyze complex issues in a simple, logical and succinct manner. - Excellent verbal and written presentation skills including ability to communicate analyses and recommendations to senior management.
This position will partner with Operations to manage the delivery and well-being of the portfolios project financials. This position will manage two professionals (Finance Analysts) who will reliably invoice clients, internally control cost, and report financial results to leadership monthly. The team will also support development of the annual operating plan, quarterly re-forecasting, and monthly ad-hoc analysis in effort to effectively report the well-being of the contract financials within the portfolio. Emphasis on developing and engaging their team and building tools and processes to help them execute profitability and support decision-making are a must. This position reports to the Sr. Finance Manager and supports the Sr. Managing Director and Project Managers within.
EEO Statement
EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We?re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.