Senior Financial Analyst at Datapath

Job Details Experienced Corporate Headquarters - Duluth GA Full Time Bachelors Degree Negligible Day AccountingDescription OverviewDataPath is a global leader in remote satellite-based communications solutions that solve our customers toughest communications challenges in urgent time frames and under extreme conditions. We specialize in enabling complex communication networks that are critical to the operations of the Department of Defense civilian government and commercial markets.The Senior Financial Analyst supports all forward-looking activity at the company. This person will collaborate closely with leadership and all levels of employees to help drive departmental and project accountability. The position requires strong financial knowledge and experience with demonstrated ability to provide insights and guidance by creating useful information out of data and good communication skills.Senior financial analyst role will be tasked with providing accurate forecast of financial performance for the organization and drive the project setup and maintenance for the organization.The major tasks duties and responsibilities are listed below.Perform daily general ledger accounting financial reporting and analysis.Enter all change orders new awards and assign a project code to capture the costing data.Provide program management team with charge codes to capture costs for both direct and indirect projects.Prepare the closure for all completed projects.Prepare SOX documentation for independent auditors quarterly.Assist in the annual audit with the independent auditors.Enter and analyze monthly owner requisitions (accounts receivable retainage receivable and contract revenue).Support project management team on project budgets and forecasts.Develop financial models and cost projections for material costing and revenue forecasting.Collaborate with the senior management team or the CFO on achieving companys long-term financial planning objective.Conduct an in-depth research of historical financial data; analyze and report companys current financial statusStudy investment options and present SWOT of the investmentsForecast monthly quarterly biannual or annual profits and provide analytical review feedback and recommendation to executive managementRun balance sheet account reconciliations contract accounting and reporting account analysis accrual calculations and any other related accounting or financial documents or schedulesTrain and mentor junior analyst and other staff on best financial practicesQualifications Required: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis accounting or related roles Strong understanding of general ledger accounting financial reporting and variance analysis Proven ability to develop and maintain detailed financial models and forecasts Experience with project accounting including change orders job costing and project setup Working knowledge of SOX documentation and audit support requirements Advanced proficiency in Excel Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present financial insights to leadershipPreferred: Experience in a project-based or government contracting environment Familiarity with ERP systems such as Costpoint Oracle or SAP Demonstrated leadership ability and experience mentoring junior analystsDataPath Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the companys affirmative action plan please email If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please e-mail Required Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Cognos,Forecasting,Hyperion,Financial Concepts,Pivot tables,Accounting,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Accounting Experience: years Vacancy: 1