Financial Analyst

Ventus Executive Solutions is a dynamic small business at the forefront of innovation and consulting. We believe our employees’ success is integral to our mission, which is why we prioritize work-life balance, personal development, and fostering a sense of belonging. In addition to providing opportunities to thrive, we offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to attract and retain top talent ready to make a meaningful impact. As part of the Ventus Solutions team, you’ll collaborate with government and industry leaders to develop constructive architecture models that inform decision-making at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) we value curiosity, collaboration, and excellence, and we’re committed to supporting your professional growth through mentorship, career development, and a culture of continuous learning. Join a team where your ideas matter, your expertise drives impact, and your work advances the mission. 

Ventus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Part-Time Financial Reporting Analyst to support accounting and management operations. You will develop and distribute financial reports, perform financial analysis, support monthly close activities, and assist with audit preparation. This role also requires working across multiple accounting platforms to accurately transfer labor and expense data from Unanet into client systems, identify and resolve discrepancies, and ensure the integrity of financial information. You will be analytical, detail-oriented, technically adaptable, and comfortable working directly with clients to resolve accounting and data-entry issues. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives. 

Work Location: Remote, occasional travel to Fairfax, VA

Travel:  Less than 10%

Required Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, bookkeeping, financial analysis, or related finance functions.
• Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), project accounting, or financial management systems.
• Intermediate or Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis. 
• Strong attention to detail and ability to validate and reconcile financial data.
• Ability to learn new accounting systems and processes quickly.
• Experience entering, reviewing, and verifying labor and expense data.
• Ability to identify data-entry errors, investigate discrepancies, and follow through to resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Experience: 

• Experience with Unanet project accounting software.
• Experience with monthly financial reporting and budget-versus-actual analysis.
• Experience preparing ad hoc reports for leadership.
• Experience supporting external audits or CPA reviews.
• Government contracting industry experience.
• Experience working with client accounting systems.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Experience leveraging AI or automation tools to improve reporting efficiency (especially Microsoft CoPilot within Excel).

The expected hourly rate for this position is $36.00-$41.00.  This range represents a good-faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range. In addition to base pay, Ventus offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), ESOP participation, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.