Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst

MUST-- be a: Woman-Owned Small Bus/ SWaM/Certification/ Subcontract Opportunity--for Bus OWNERS--ONLY Career Opportunity ⚠ POSITION CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD ⚠ Senior Finance & Accounting Analyst Federal, State, and Municipal Government Sector Focus Organization BeckThom HR Consulting, LLC Job Title Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst Employment Type Subcontractor / Small Woman-Owned Company / Project-Based Fixed Rate Pay Commensurate with experience / 1099 Hours per Week: 25 Work Arrangement Remote, some on-site visits/ with availability Mon–Fri. Client Sector Federal, State, and Municipal Government Residency Requirement Must reside in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington, D.C. Status CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD Application Method About BeckThom HR Consulting, LLC BeckThom HR Consulting, LLC is a woman- and minority-owned professional HR consulting firm specializing in human resources, human capital management, strategic workforce development, talent acquisition, employee benefits, total compensation, classification, and project and program consulting services for the public and private sectors. Our firm has been selected to advance to the competitive proposal contract stage for (1) Project Manager; (2) roles in Benefits and Total Compensation; (1) subcontractor role in Finance, Accounting, and Actuarial Analyst; (1) role in Employee Wellness Services. To deliver this engagement at the highest level of quality public-sector experience to join our project team. Position Summary The Senior Finance and Accounting Analyst will be a member of the BeckThom project delivery team, providing subject-matter expertise in financial modeling, actuarial analysis, and regulatory compliance for the client, Prince William Water Company. This individual will work directly with BeckThom's principal consultant and project partners to deliver high-quality, data-driven financial and accounting consulting services aligned with the client's operating plan, compensation and benefits philosophy, and Total Rewards strategy. There are 2 individuals serving in the compensation and benefits role. Required Qualifications: Experience Requirements • Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in benefits finance, actuarial analysis, compensation analytics, budgeting, or a directly related discipline. • Demonstrated experience conducting or participating in financial modeling and Total Rewards valuation studies that benchmark compensation, benefits, and cost projections against peer organizations. • Experience with actuarial models, financial forecasting platforms, and benefits benchmarking tools. • Working knowledge of public sector benefit structures, including defined retirement plans (FERS, CSRS, or state/municipal equivalents), deferred compensation (Sections 457 or 401(a)), and retiree benefit programs. Key Responsibilities: Financial Analysis and Forecasting Reporting • Conduct monthly financial tracking and performance reporting for compensation and benefits programs, including variance analyses against enacted appropriations, continuing resolutions, and fiscal-year operating plans. • Perform cost-benefit analyses of plan configurations to support renewal cycles, plan design changes, procurement actions, and recommendations to client leadership and oversight bodies. • Prepare and participate in BeckThom Team monthly meeting executive summaries, written analyses, and formal virtual presentations of financial and actuarial findings for senior management. • Utilize actuarial models, benchmarking tools, and financial forecasting platforms to evaluate the financial position, funded status, and long-term sustainability of health, welfare, and retirement-adjacent benefits. • Manage end-to-end PCORI fee calculation and filing processes for applicable self-insured plans, including coordination with the Internal Revenue Service and retention of supporting documentation. Affordable Care Act (ACA), and ERISA • Knowledge of HRIS and enterprise financial platforms (e.g., Oracle Federal Financials, Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP) and the capability to evaluate HR/payroll software applications Education • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. • Master's degree or professional certification (ASA, CEBS, CCP, CGFM, CPFO, or equivalent) desired, not required. Small Business and Diversity — Any One of These Certifications • SWaM (Small, Women-owned, and Minority-owned Business), Commonwealth of Virginia • WOSB (Women-Owned Small Business), U.S. Small Business Administration • SDV (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned) certification • DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification BeckThom HR Consulting, LLC is a woman-owned and minority-owned firm and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. ★ This position is CONTINGENT UPON AWARD ★