Financial Analyst

Finance Analyst About the Role

Riverbend Energetics is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Analyst to join our Finance team supporting a 150-person defense contractor at the forefront of energetic components, detonator systems, and CAD/PAD technology. In this role, you will provide critical financial analysis and reporting that drives strategic decision-making across a highly regulated, mission‑critical manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to build expertise within the U.S. defense industry.

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and management dashboards to support operational and executive leadership.
• Support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working closely with department managers to develop accurate financial plans.
• Monitor program-level financial performance, tracking costs against budgets and identifying risks and opportunities in collaboration with program managers.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of financial data required for government contract compliance, including support for DCAA audits and FAR/DFARS cost accounting requirements.
• Perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, overhead rates, and indirect cost pools to support pricing and estimating activities for new and existing contracts.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance department, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance reporting capabilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or a related finance role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

• Experience in a government contracting environment with exposure to FAR/DFARS, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), or DCAA audit processes.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts and reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, or similar platforms).
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting or experience supporting a production environment.
• Active DoD security clearance (Secret or above).
• CPA, CMA, or active progress toward a professional certification.

• Manufacturing Cost Accounting Aptitude:
  Riverbend is a manufacturing operation producing energetic components and detonator systems, not a services firm. Financial analysis here involves understanding bill‑of‑materials costs, labor absorption, overhead variance, and production‑driven cost behavior. A candidate who only knows corporate FP&A or services‑based accounting will struggle to provide meaningful insight to operations and program managers on the shop floor.
• Comfort Operating in Regulated or Compliance‑Sensitive Environments:
  Riverbend's financial work is subject to government oversight, audit requirements, and strict cost accounting standards. While deep DCAA expertise is not expected at the 2+ year level, a candidate who has worked in any compliance‑sensitive environment—public accounting, healthcare, financial services, or regulated manufacturing—will adapt more quickly and take data integrity seriously rather than treating compliance as a bureaucratic burden.
• Precision Under Deadline Pressure:
  In a DCAA‑audited, FAR‑regulated environment, financial errors are not just internal problems—they can trigger audit findings, contract disputes, or penalties with government customers. At a 150‑person company, each analyst owns a meaningful slice of the…