Manager - FinanceAcct - Maximus
Springfield, MO 65801
About the Job
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Finance Manager to join our team. The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the programs they support, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing, financial analysis, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to communicate financial information effectively
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.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyze program financial results, budgets, program specific pricing exercises,
and forecasts.
- Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Provide counsel and insight into financial results, forecasts, and risks.
- Coordinate and oversee the annual and quarterly budgeting process.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
- Assist with ad-hoc analysis requests and special projects.
- Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals.
Minimum Requirements
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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, with experience in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability to analyze complex issues in a simple, logical and succinct manner.
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.