Financial Analyst IV - Goldbelt, Inc.

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. 

Summary:

Goldbelt Apex is seeking a FINANCIAL ANALYST IV to join our team providing administrative, technical, and professional support services to DGHP Office of the Director (DGHP OD) staff and supported branches: the Global Public Health Systems Branch (GPHSB), the Global Surveillance, Laboratory, and Data Systems Branch (GSLDSB), the Global Workforce Development Branch (GWDB), the Global Program and Extramural Management Branch (GEM), and the Global Public Health Emergency Preparedness Branch (GPHEPB).

The CDC Global Health Center (GHC)/Division of Global Health Protection (DGHP)/Office of the Director (OD) and supported Branches work to build and strengthen public health capacity by enhancing the ability of CDC, the Global Health Center and its public health partners to prepare for, prevent, and respond to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, bioterrorism, and other public health emergencies through cross-cutting and specialized programs, technical expertise, and public health leadership.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist with transforming financial management and operations at CDC Headquarters and country offices.
• Identifying leading fiscal stewardship practices and gaps.
• Design and implement financial processes, procedures, tools, dashboards, and reports that can be scaled across the Divisions and CGH/OD.
• Develop protocols to monitor and sustain enhancements.
• Recommend enhancements to spend plan management and reporting capabilities for the branches and country offices.
• Support the building and maintenance of license-free tools to centralize and manage financial data.
• Advise on developing and implementing the capability to collect and connect various financial and programmatic data for scenario planning and forecasting capabilities.
• Streamline and automate financial management processes and clarify roles and responsibilities for financial management and reporting.
• Support the transition between CDC’s financial systems, such as CDC’s Integrated Resources Information System (IRIS) Suite to its Resource Management System (RMS).
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidance that clearly define financial procedures and provide helpful reference to DGHP’s Finance Office.
• Compile budget reports from various financial systems and incorporate data into Excel documents for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), budget analyst and program managers.
• Monitor actual versus budgeted spend plans throughout the fiscal year for completeness, accuracy and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives.
• Periodically create and/or develop Spend Plan Analysis/Budget reports.
• Independently compile and analyze data and prepare budget reports often under pressure of tight deadlines.
• Compile budget reports from various financial systems and incorporate data into Excel documents for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), budget analyst and program managers.
• Prepare and maintain DGHP operating units (OUs) budgeted spend plans for current and upcoming fiscal years for the Office of the Chief Financial Officers’ (OCFO) budget analyst and program managers.
• Compile budget report commitments, obligations, and projections from various financial systems and incorporate data into Excel documents using automated budgetary systems and computer-generated products (RMS, and Excel) in accomplishing budgeting/funding assignments.
• Work with program managers to rectify reports/reporting when budget results are unsatisfactory.
• Periodically prepare analysis for future financial object class needs in staffing, travel, shipping, supplies, contracts, agreements, and other costs to keep program managers informed of budget status and funds availability.
• Support preparation of end of year closeout processes, current year status of funds reports, and translate information into financial reports for key stakeholders.
• Collaborate, support, and provide guidance to other financial analysts as needed.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent speaking and writing skills.
• Critical thinking skills and attention to detail and deadlines required.
• Strong organization and professional maturity
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environment.
• Possess strong work ethic, flexibility, optimism, creativity and personal motivation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with various team members.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or relevant field OR equivalent years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum three (3) or more years of combined experience as a financial analyst, business analyst, and/or accountant.
• Must be able to obtain a Government Public Trust clearance.

Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.