Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst – Remote Government Opportunity at Nava PBC

Are you a skilled Financial Analyst looking for a remote government opportunity? Nava PBC, a purpose-driven consultancy focused on transforming government services, is seeking a talented Financial Analyst to join our growing team. In this remote government role, you will play a crucial part in driving the financial success and operational efficiency of our impactful projects.

About Nava: Transforming Government with a Remote-First Approach

Nava is dedicated to making government services simple, effective, and user-centered. Since 2013, we’ve partnered with federal, state, and local agencies, tackling critical technology modernization challenges with innovative digital experiences built on secure cloud infrastructure. Our commitment to public good drives us, and every team member, including this Financial Analyst in a remote government capacity, contributes meaningfully to serving the public.

Job Description

As a Financial Analyst at Nava, you will be pivotal in driving the financial success and operational efficiency of our projects. You will serve as the primary point of contact for project-level financial operations and analysis, collaborating closely with company and project executives, internal business partners, and the finance and accounting team. Your responsibilities will encompass client invoicing, preparation of estimates-at-completion (EACs), financial planning and analysis (FP&A), project control, financial reporting and modeling, and providing crucial decision support for your portfolio of projects. Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will be an integral member of our Finance and Accounting team in our remote-first environment, contributing significantly to our continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive program and project control support for monthly close activities, including in-depth variance analysis of key financial drivers.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Contracts, and Program Managers to ensure accurate and timely preparation of client invoices.
• Develop and maintain accurate Estimate-At-Completion (EAC) reports and provide insightful budget vs. actual analysis.
• Conduct thorough contract and subcontract administration, including monitoring funding levels and detailed project analysis.
• Reconcile unbilled balances, provide updates on overdue invoices, maintain the Billing Master file, and contribute to timesheet reviews.
• Prepare high-quality executive presentation materials and conduct ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Establish strong partnerships with Program Managers and Directors to understand their analytical needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive monthly financial reports to program and company leadership.
• Collaborate across programs to develop dynamic financial dashboards that track key KPIs and facilitate issue resolution.
• Coordinate with program leadership to ensure project execution aligns with budget plans.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally within growing professional services companies.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally and build rapport with various stakeholders.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply policies, regulations, and directives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including complex modeling, pivot tables, and macros), Google Sheets, pricing software, and financial analysis tools.
• Solid budgeting and forecasting skills with an understanding of cash flow management.
• Proven analytical and financial modeling skills, with knowledge of financial statements.
• Experience in performing financial management tasks and reviewing work for accuracy.
• Experience in tracking, monitoring, reporting, and overseeing project cost, schedule, and performance.
• Demonstrated experience managing team efforts across multiple contract environments.
• Excellent time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• High level of personal integrity, strong ethical principles, self-motivation, and the ability to foster mutual respect.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and growing environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must meet any additional requirements stipulated by government contracts.
• Requires work authorization that does not necessitate visa sponsorship.
• Must be based in the U.S. and work from within the contiguous United States.
• May be subject to a government background check or security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in GSuite (Google Workspace), Slack, Zoom, Microsoft Excel, Apple computers, and other collaborative tools.

Compensation and Perks:

• Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Generous Time Off (Vacation, Paid Holidays, Flexible Floating Days)
• 12 Paid Federal Holidays
• Annual Bonus (based on company goals)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program
• Virtual Care
• Sabbatical Leave
• 401(k) Match (4% of salary)
• Flexible Remote Work Environment
• Home Office Setup Assistance
• Monthly Utility Support
• Learning Opportunities and Annual Development Budget
• Referral Bonus Program
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (when applicable)
• Company-Provided Disability, Life, and Accidental Death Insurance
• Supportive and Collaborative Culture

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to apply through the following link: https://jobs.lever.co/nava/478e1dec-619c-43c2-b76c-5fa6ce977cb2/apply