Guidehouse

Segment Finance

FinanceLead

$89–148k Chicago, Illinois, United States; Atlanta, Georgia, United States; Dallas, Texas, United States; McLean, Virginia, United States; Phoenix, Arizona, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Finance Lead at Guidehouse. Skills: finance leadership, financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, accounting standards, regulatory requirements. Lead the finance team to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis. Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis; support business objectives; drive financial performance and operational efficiency; ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements

Industry & Context.

Segment Finance
Problems you'll solve

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Eligibility Requirements

Travel Required: Up to 10%, Clearance Required: None

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience OR 10 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree, Proven experience in finance leadership roles, preferably as a Finance Lead or Manager, knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements, Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, Proficiency with financial software and reporting tools, Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders

Nice to Have

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (e. g. , MBA, CPA), Experience with financial systems implementation or optimization, Prior experience in a similar industry or corporate environment, Familiarity with international financial regulations and standards

What You'll Do.

Lead the finance team to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis

Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives

and financial planning processes

Ensure compliance with accounting standards

and regulatory requirements

Month end Revenue file compilation

Create/review journal entries for sub costs

Review P&L during close and reconcile variances/input comments for leadership and close call

Monitor weekly load of ADP time into PeopleSoft and create monthly end Journal entry for any missing days

Review Forecast revenue and FTE file with IT and business to ensure compliance and accuracy

Liaison between ADP and PeopleSoft and ensure projects are opened/closed timely in ADP in alignment with PeopleSoft

Ensure PMs timely upload PRT and FTE forecasting data by due date

Review project P&Ls for variances/margin miss and recommend margin improvement next steps

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and operational efficiency; Working closely with the business to answer questions on P&L/time reporting/revenue upload/contracts

Communication Scope

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Ensure projects are opened/closed timely in ADP in alignment with PeopleSoft

Full Job Description

**_Job Family_ :** Segment Finance ** _Travel Required_ :** Up to 10% **_Clearance Required_ :** None _**What You Will Do:**_ * Lead the finance team to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis * Develop and implement financial strategies to support business objectives * Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and operational efficiency * Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements * Month end Revenue file compilation (Obtain estimates from PMs, reconcile actuals loaded and ensure audit controls are met) * Create/review journal entries for sub costs, revenue variance, India costing * Review P&L during close and reconcile variances/input comments for leadership and close call * Monitor weekly load of ADP time into PeopleSoft and create monthly end Journal entry for any missing days * Review Forecast revenue and FTE file with IT and business to ensure compliance and accuracy * Liaison between ADP and PeopleSoft and ensure projects are opened/closed timely in ADP in alignment with PeopleSoft * Working closely with the business to answer questions on P&L/time reporting/revenue upload/contracts * Ensure PMs timely upload PRT and FTE forecasting data by due date * Review project P&Ls for variances/margin miss and recommend margin improvement next steps ** _What You Will Need:_** * Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience OR 10 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree * Proven experience in finance leadership roles, preferably as a Finance Lead or Manager * Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills * Proficiency with financial software and reporting tools * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders _**What Would B

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