Finance Manager with CPA - Onsite

**** Web cam Interview  *** Very long term project; initial PO for 1 year, expect to go for 4+ years ***Onsite***Need 3 references

Job Description:

Data Program Manager/Specialist responsible for coordinating data analysis, cost allocation activities, financial modeling, documentation, implementation support, and federal claiming activities for multiple federally funded programs. The role requires strong analytical and program coordination skills, with responsibility for ensuring that cost allocation methodologies, reporting structures, documentation, and implementation activities align with applicable federal and state requirements. The RFR identifies cost allocation plan generation and data analysis as mandatory experience for this position.

Scope / Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate data analysis activities related to federally funded programs.
• Coordinate with fiscal leadership, program teams, and project stakeholders.
• Review existing funding and administrative cost structures.
• Analyze personnel, IT, policy, fiscal, and management costs.
• Support development of cost allocation methodologies.
• Define and validate cost pools and allocation bases.
• Develop allocation formulas and financial models.
• Analyze federal and state financial impacts.
• Coordinate preparation of Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plans.
• Support implementation planning and operationalization.
• Develop project timelines, milestones, and implementation roadmaps.
• Track project deliverables, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder feedback.
• Coordinate responses to federal review questions.
• Support federal claiming optimization and fiscal impact analysis.
• Prepare management reports, executive summaries, and project documentation.
• Coordinate post-implementation validation and methodology updates.
• Provide training and knowledge-transfer support related to the cost allocation methodology.

The RFR also calls for a Project Lead, Senior Cost Allocation Specialist, and Federal Claiming Subject Matter Expert as key personnel for the engagement.

Required Skills

• Data Analysis
• Program / Project Management
• Cost Allocation
• Cost Allocation Plan Development
• Financial Modeling
• Federal Grant Claiming
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Pool & Allocation Base Analysis
• Project Planning & Coordination
• Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Documentation Management
• Federal Compliance
• 2 CFR Part 200
• 45 CFR Part 95
• SNAP E&T / TANF program knowledge
• USDOL / Federal Grant Programs
• Public Assistance Cost Allocation Plans
• Excel / Advanced Excel
• Reporting & Data Visualization
• Executive Reporting
• Process Improvement

The RFR specifically references 2 CFR Part 200, 45 CFR Part 95, USDOL/RSA/FNS guidance, SNAP E&T, TANF, and federal claiming requirements.

Experience

Recommended resume positioning: 5+ years of relevant experience in data/program analysis, financial analysis, cost allocation, reporting, and project coordination. However, the RFR does not explicitly state a minimum number of years for this individual position. The mandatory requirement is demonstrated experience in cost allocation plan generation and data analysis.

Certifications

• Data Analytics / Data Analyst Certification
• Project Management certification such as PMP/PMI-ACP – relevant if available
• Financial/Accounting certification – relevant
• CPA