Director, Cost & Contract Analysis (Finance)

*This role requires onsite attendance at our North Phoenix, Arizona corporate office.

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Veterans, Reservists, Guardsmen and military family members are encouraged to apply!

Job Summary

This position supports the Budget, Cost Accounting and Analysis functions. Primary responsibilities include coordinating activities related to Annual Budget, Capital Budget, Forecasting, long-term planning and various other aspects of financial analysis within the company. Budget cycle includes Forward Pricing Rate proposals and estimates. Provides guidance, supervision and assistance to the Budgeting and Financial Analysis staff with direct oversight of all planning functions. Works with the Director, Accounting to gain an understanding of applicable GAAP, CAS, FAR and other regulations so that TriWest budgets and financial models comply with appropriate guidelines. Works with the VP, Controller to develop modeling techniques and to support meeting the guidelines and deliverables of the Budget as well as other ad-hoc financial analysis requests.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's (BA/BS) Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
• Ten (10) years increasingly responsible management experience
• 5 + years of proven experience in Financial Analytics and modeling
• Advanced Excel and modeling software skills

Preferred:

• Prior experience with FAR and CAS highly preferred
• PeopleSoft or other ERP system experience
• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the annual operating and capital budget process as well as the reforecast process.
• Leads Forward Pricing rate proposal preparation and support. Responsible for preparing budget and Forward Pricing Rate Proposals (FPRP) based on Disclosed Practices to ensure compliance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR).
• Works closely with and takes direction from Director, Accounting regarding FAR and CAS matters to ensure alignment of budget to actual practices.
• Provides support and analysis regarding the development of cost proposals across the organization.
• Leads the preparation of periodic cost reports and budget analyses.
• Develops various analyses for the annual budget and reforecast processes and provides to senior management for use in decision making.
• Work closely with Accounting on monthly close, performing variance reviews on key departments and expense lines.
• Proactively partners with operational areas and other departments to better understand their needs in order to assist them in their budgets and forecasting responsibilities.
• Lead development tracking and reporting processes for salary and benefits expenses for the annual operating budget as well as the reforecast process.

• Identify and recommend best practices and tools available for budgeting and financial analysis.
• Leads efforts to analyze data and develop scalable analytical tools.
• Perform tasks with a high degree of quality, ensuring reporting that is timely, complete, thoughtful, understandable and accurate.
• Ensure all procedures and documentation supports departmental policies and procedures.
• Mentor, manage and develop staff, including creation of individual goals, performance assessment and compensation recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Competencies

Commitment to Task: Ability to conform to established policies and procedures; exhibit high motivation.

Computer Literacy: Ability to function in a multi-system Microsoft environment using Microsoft Office applications, TriWest Intranet, the Internet, and department software applications.

Empathy / Customer Service: Customer-focused behavior; helping approach, including listening skills, patience, respect, and empathy for another's position.

Independent Thinking / Self-Initiative: Critical thinkers with ability to focus on things which matter most to achieving outcomes; commitment to task to produce outcomes without direction and to find necessary resources.

Information Management: Ability to manage large amounts of complex information easily, communicate clearly, and draw sound conclusions.

Organizational Skills: Ability to organize people or tasks, adjust to priorities, learn systems, within time constraints and with available resources; detail-oriented.

Problem Solving / Analysis: Ability to solve problems through systematic analysis of processes with sound judgment; has a realistic understanding of relevant issues.

Technical Skills: Extensive working knowledge in GAAP Accounting, FAR. standards, Cost Accounting Standards, and Federal contracts administration; knowledge of PeopleSoft Accounting software, strong statistical background to perform complex calculations, superior presentation skills, and advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant applications.

Working Conditions

Working Conditions:

• Works within a standard office environment, with minimal travel
• Extensive computer work with prolonged periods of sitting

Company Overview

Taking Care of Our Nation's Heroes.

It's Who We Are. It's What We Do.

Do you have a passion for serving those who served?

Join the TriWest Healthcare Alliance Team! We're On a Mission to Serve®!

Our job is to make sure that America's heroes get connected to health care in the community.

At TriWest Healthcare Alliance, we've proudly been on that important mission since 1996.

DoD Statement

Our Department of Defense contract requires US citizenship and a favorably adjudicated DOD background investigation for this position.

Benefits

We're more than just a health care company. We're passionate about serving others! We believe in rewarding loyal, hard-working people who are willing to learn as they grow. TriWest Healthcare Alliance values teamwork. Join our team, fulfill your responsibilities, and you may also be considered for frequent pay raises, overtime opportunities to earn even more, recognition and reward programs, and much more. Of course, we also offer a comprehensive and progressive compensation and benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (with matching)
• Short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time

Equal Employment Opportunity

TriWest Healthcare Alliance is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud to have an inclusive work environment and know that a diverse team is a strength that will drive our success. To that end, TriWest strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and we highly encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.