Program Finance Analyst

Lynchburg, VA 24501

Employment Type: Contract Industry: Accounting and Finance Job Number: 56134852 Pay Rate: $35-45 / hour Specialty: Branch: Pay Type:

Job Description

Job Title: Program Finance Analyst
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Pay Rate: $35–$45/hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Program Finance Analyst to support the Managed Services (After-Market Services) group within the Mission Critical Communications (MCC) sector. This role reports directly to the Sector Finance Director and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing finance team focused on driving business results, improving forecast accuracy, and supporting contract lifecycle financials.
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and process accounting requests for contract setups, renewals, revenue recognition, and invoicing events
  • Partner with Managed Services and Program teams to ensure accurate time-phasing of service renewals, inception dates, and contract performance periods
  • Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales Operations to forecast bookings and manage contract data within ERP systems
  • Execute contract closures in accounting systems at the end of service periods
  • Perform month-end journal entries and financial close support activities
  • Develop monthly financial analysis and forecasts for assigned contract portfolio
  • Support internal and external audits as required
  • Assist in annual budget preparation and monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis
  • Reconcile monthly invoices for LTE segment contracts
  • Conduct ongoing cost vs. actuals analysis across managed services contracts
  • Meet monthly deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, and business teams
  • Support ad hoc financial reporting and analysis requests
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
  • 2–4 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
  • Strong accounting acumen and understanding of financial principles
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
  • Experience working with accounting systems (2–4 years)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of revenue recognition and double-entry accounting
  • Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Snowflake, or Alteryx
  • Familiarity with SAP or Hyperion reporting systems
  • Experience performing cost variance analysis (actuals vs. forecast)
Soft Skills & Competencies
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
  • Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities
Work Environment
  • Office-based, cubicle environment
  • Fast-paced and dynamic team setting
  • Team size: Approximately 11 members
Additional Considerations
  • Candidates from banking or government agency backgrounds will not be considered
  • Must demonstrate strong accounting foundation and hands-on experience
This is a great opportunity for an early-career finance professional looking to expand their experience in program finance, contract accounting, and financial analysis within a collaborative and results-driven environment.

Additional Information

At HW Staffing Solutions we recognize the value of our employee associates as equally as our clients. We are passionate about people and improving the lives of every associate, we do this by connecting you with great companies and great opportunities. We celebrate our awesome diversity, believe that everyone has a unique talent, and appreciate the passion and perspectives that each of us bring to the table. Discover a new way to work together with a company that is focused on offering the best opportunities, benefits and career advancement in Accounting & Finance, Office & Administrative, Light Industrial, Professional & Technical, Call Center, Food Processing and Hospitality. HW Staffing Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity company.

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Sarah Gilliar
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