Financial Analyst

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years' experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects.

Position Description

RTI's International Development Group (IDG) is currently seeking a Financial Analyst.This positionwillbe responsibleforthe dailyfinancial managementof an anticipated USAID-fundedproject in Eastern Europe.Theywill work directly with the Project Management Unit andDivision leadertoprovideproactivefinancial analysis,risk assessment,leadershipand support on critical business initiatives.

The successful candidate possessesthe capability to manage multiple complex projects with a high degree of autonomy while identifying and implementing process improvements that increase efficiency across the organization.This individualmust be resourceful and take initiative in analyzing situations and applying principles and procedures toassistin the development of solutions to difficult problems.

This position willreport totheFinance Managerandwouldbe based in Washington, DC, or the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina (RTI headquarters)or remote. The position will be expected to travel internationally up to 15% of the time.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. This position is contingent upon award and funding.

• Perform project financial analysis, including variance analyses, forecasting costs and supporting add-on budgets
• Support project teams by reviewing costs for proper charging and accuracy; initiate journal entries; review invoices; support processing payment approvals; other ad-hoc requests
• Review initial project authorizations and project setup for accuracy to ensure accurate billing and labor reporting and proper revenue recognition.
• Support Division Finance Partners during month-end close process with recurring journal entries, reviewing for project compliance with financial metrics, and report preparation using Cognos and Excel.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or financewith3years ofrelevantexperienceorMaster'sdegree with1yearsof relevant experience
• Provenexperienceinorganizationalfinancial analysis.
• Ability to obtain proper security clearances as noted by contracts.
  
  Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Knowledge of US Government contractors, the Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Experienceprovidingfinancial analysis to international projects and programs.
• Ability to learn new systems and familiarity with accounting systems.
• AdvancedproficiencyinMSOffice Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy across multiple projects.
• High-level organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States.

RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.