Financial Analyst
Company: Haystack
Location: Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: 2026-03-10
About this role
Financial Analyst | Fairfax, VA | Remote-Friendly | $65,000 - $75,000
We're working with a global leader in risk management and government contract consulting on this exciting opportunity. You will dive deep into the world of fringe benefit administration, using advanced data analytics and high-level Excel modeling to ensure compliance for some of the nation’s leading government contractors.
This is a high-impact role where your expertise in financial reporting and variance analysis directly supports the growth and stability of complex employee benefit programs. If you are a numbers-driven professional who thrives on data integrity and specialized compliance, this is your chance to build a career in a digital-first consulting ecosystem.
The Role
- Lead the collection and validation of complex client data files, leveraging advanced data integrity checks to ensure seamless processing.
- Drive financial accuracy by reconciling source data to final health and welfare funding invoices, verification schedules, and fringe benefit credits.
- Apply expert-level critical thinking to navigate strict reporting requirements under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and Davis Bacon Act (DBA).
- Perform detailed variance analytics and period-over-period financial reviews to identify trends and explain fiscal fluctuations to senior leadership.
- Manage client reporting deliverables including retirement funding reports and assist in the onboarding of new billing processes for high-profile accounts.
What You'll Need
- A Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of professional experience in financial analysis or accounting.
- Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is non-negotiable, including mastery of Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, and Macros.
- Strong analytical background with the ability to interpret complex federal regulations and collective bargaining agreements.
- Experience in employee benefit plan audits or the government contracting industry is highly preferr...