Deltek

Deltek (NASDAQ: PROJ) is the leading provider of enterprise applications software designed specifically for project-focused businesses. For more than two decades, our software applications have enabled organizations to automate mission-critical business processes around the engagement, execution and delivery of projects. More than 12,000 customers worldwide rely on Deltek to measure business results, optimize performance, streamline operations and win new business.Deltek is seeking a Principal Finance Analyst to work in our dynamic Finance department.Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strategic business partnership with DGS Executives.
• Actively own Key Finance and Business Process � recommend areas for improvement and lead projects to enhance the reporting and analytical infrastructure, and provide a high level of thought leadership.
• Assist with bi-weekly Forecast submissions.
• Assist in establishing best practices for the Annual Budgeting Process.
• Lead monthly results analysis - provide detail explanations for variances, and research open items.
• Help analyze and track Key Business KPI's.
• Responsible for KPI's Dashboard reporting & analysis.
• Perform specific Accounting close cycle functions to help ensure books are closed timely and accurately - Accruals, Reconciliations, and Roll-forwards.
• Assist in compiling presentations for the quarterly operational review meetings (QBR�s).
• Ability to lead specific Finance projects, and make process change recommendations.
• Act as a Liaison for various stakeholders - FP&A, Accounting Operations, G/L Accounting, HR and IT.
• Exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities & assignments as they are identified.
• Assist with various ad hoc projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA/MBA is a plus.
• 7+ years of Finance and Accounting related experience - Software Industry experience a plus.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with BU Executives - lead/participate in key business discussions.
• Solid understanding of budgeting and forecasting techniques and internal organizational structures.
• Strong systems aptitude - experience with Costpoint, Cognos or other major financial reporting tools preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel - familiarity with advanced spreadsheet functions; working with Databases, Pivot Tables, and modeling out Business Scenarios.