Qlarant
Financial Analyst III
Qlarant, Cerritos, California, United States, 90703
Financial Analyst III
Job LocationRemote
Position TypeFull-Time/Regular
Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country. In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for under-served communities.Best People, Best Solutions, Best ResultsJob Summary:Develops, interprets, and implements complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques for corporate financial planning and control. Possible travel to the home office in Easton, MD as needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Works closely with Business Unit Leaders to provide financial and business analysis support; coordinates development and monitoring of monthly contract projections relating to existing contractual activities to ensure contractual compliance. Through coordination with all levels of management gathers, analyzes, summarizes, and prepares recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, government requirements, and operating forecasts to Executive Management.Interacts with internal and external co-workers at all levels; seeks to find problems and create innovative solutions that benefit all parties and protect the company's interests. Maintains open lines of communication with both CFO and Subsidiary Presidents, ensuring that the Finance department works closely with the contracts teams in all finance-related matters.Monitors and maintains system integrity of forecast system and facilitates enhancements. Works closely with Project Directors and Managers to ensure accuracy of forecast at all times. Knowledgeable in areas where changes within the contract will impact the forecast, recommends and performs additional research or analysis as needed to ensure forecast accuracy.Establishes databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts.Oversees the fiscal year contract budgeting process, working with Project Directors, Project Managers, and CFO to ensure budgetary regulations/constraints.Provides insight, analysis, and recommendations for financial reporting systems, internal controls, and policies and procedures.Oversees corporate training activities to train non-financial staff requiring contract training and coaching. Provides training sessions and training manuals as needed to improve indirect and contract staff understanding of budgeting and planning process.Analyzes financial information to determine present and future financial performance. Identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly. Notifies President, CFO and contract staff when significant over or under spending is forecasted and recommends courses of action to correct the trend.Directs preparation of studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts as requested. Prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.Oversees and participates in the RFP costing and modifications and ensures accuracy of processes for costing, including preparing cost proposal documents, FTE analysis, other direct cost and contract funding. Works with subcontractors to determine their levels of staffing, negotiate their costs, and refine their proposals for final submission. Communicates with the customer to ensure all requirements are met when cost proposal is submitted.Works closely with Corporate CFO, Director of FP&A, and/or Director of Accounting in the development of other corporate financial requirements.
Required SkillsTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Analytical
- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.Customer Service
- Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.Quality Management
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.Business Acumen
- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.Judgment
- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.Planning/Organizing
- Prioritizes and plans work activities. Willingly assists in areas where additional assistance is needed; Takes initiative on proposing areas which may need process changes or additional research.Organizational Support
- Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
Required ExperienceEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or BusinessAt least eight years of progressively responsible cost accounting experience and government contracting experienceFinancial analysis and reporting experience requiredExperience with pricing for proposals preferred
Other Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of Accounting software; Database software and Spreadsheet software.Strong knowledge of financial accounting, analytics, operations, proforma statements, and cost/price analysis.Experience with Unanet desired, however, similar systems considered.Must be able to work outside normal business hours if required (i.e., month-end Close)
Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.Salary Range$85,000.00 - $105,000.00
Job LocationRemote
Position TypeFull-Time/Regular
Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country. In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for under-served communities.Best People, Best Solutions, Best ResultsJob Summary:Develops, interprets, and implements complex financial and accounting concepts, or techniques for corporate financial planning and control. Possible travel to the home office in Easton, MD as needed.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Works closely with Business Unit Leaders to provide financial and business analysis support; coordinates development and monitoring of monthly contract projections relating to existing contractual activities to ensure contractual compliance. Through coordination with all levels of management gathers, analyzes, summarizes, and prepares recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, government requirements, and operating forecasts to Executive Management.Interacts with internal and external co-workers at all levels; seeks to find problems and create innovative solutions that benefit all parties and protect the company's interests. Maintains open lines of communication with both CFO and Subsidiary Presidents, ensuring that the Finance department works closely with the contracts teams in all finance-related matters.Monitors and maintains system integrity of forecast system and facilitates enhancements. Works closely with Project Directors and Managers to ensure accuracy of forecast at all times. Knowledgeable in areas where changes within the contract will impact the forecast, recommends and performs additional research or analysis as needed to ensure forecast accuracy.Establishes databases of pertinent information for use in analyzing future plans and forecasts.Oversees the fiscal year contract budgeting process, working with Project Directors, Project Managers, and CFO to ensure budgetary regulations/constraints.Provides insight, analysis, and recommendations for financial reporting systems, internal controls, and policies and procedures.Oversees corporate training activities to train non-financial staff requiring contract training and coaching. Provides training sessions and training manuals as needed to improve indirect and contract staff understanding of budgeting and planning process.Analyzes financial information to determine present and future financial performance. Identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly. Notifies President, CFO and contract staff when significant over or under spending is forecasted and recommends courses of action to correct the trend.Directs preparation of studies, reports, and analyses in areas such as budgets, forecasts, financial plans, governmental requirements, statistical reports, cash flow projections, and business forecasts as requested. Prepares recommendations for policy, procedure, control, or action.Oversees and participates in the RFP costing and modifications and ensures accuracy of processes for costing, including preparing cost proposal documents, FTE analysis, other direct cost and contract funding. Works with subcontractors to determine their levels of staffing, negotiate their costs, and refine their proposals for final submission. Communicates with the customer to ensure all requirements are met when cost proposal is submitted.Works closely with Corporate CFO, Director of FP&A, and/or Director of Accounting in the development of other corporate financial requirements.
Required SkillsTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Analytical
- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.Customer Service
- Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.Quality Management
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.Business Acumen
- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.Judgment
- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.Planning/Organizing
- Prioritizes and plans work activities. Willingly assists in areas where additional assistance is needed; Takes initiative on proposing areas which may need process changes or additional research.Organizational Support
- Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
Required ExperienceEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or BusinessAt least eight years of progressively responsible cost accounting experience and government contracting experienceFinancial analysis and reporting experience requiredExperience with pricing for proposals preferred
Other Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of Accounting software; Database software and Spreadsheet software.Strong knowledge of financial accounting, analytics, operations, proforma statements, and cost/price analysis.Experience with Unanet desired, however, similar systems considered.Must be able to work outside normal business hours if required (i.e., month-end Close)
Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.Salary Range$85,000.00 - $105,000.00