Build strong partnerships with teams, providing financial insights and guidance. Develop business cases to support strategic priorities and lead forecasting to optimize performance and influence sustainable outcomes. Communicate complex financial...

Avant Garde federal consulting team is seeking a Cost Estimating and Price Analysis Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support acquisition and financial management functions. This is a fully remote position and contingent upon contract award. Key Responsibilities • Provide day to day cost estimating and price analysis support across a range of federal contractual instruments including micro purchases, task orders, and large contracts • Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) using accepted methodologies • Draft cost proposal instructions and develop price evaluation plans • Perform cost and price analysis for proposals, quotes, and bids • Conduct cost realism and price reasonableness evaluations • Prepare price analysis documentation and memoranda • Support contract administration activities including option pricing, variance analysis, and invoice review • Maintain and enhance historical cost databases and recommend process improvements

• Partner closely with business leaders and functional stakeholders to understand their business area and leverage that knowledge to provide analyses that inform financial planning & business decisions • Lead highly visible recurring deliverables including month-end reporting, revenue forecasting, quarterly forecasts and annual budget • Own the company’s revenue forecasting process, with a primary focus on translating bookings data into accurate revenue projections • Serve as a financial expert in discussions with business leaders, providing insights and influencing key strategic decisions • Design and improve financial models and reporting at the department and company-wide levels • Be accountable for the models’ core assumptions, quality, timeliness and accuracy • Monitor key performance indicators, highlighting trends and analyzing causes of variance to senior leadership and key stakeholders • Prepare monthly management reporting packages with variance analysis and commentary • Oversee and mentor two Senior FP&A Analysts, ensuring high-quality deliverables and professional development • Drive continuous improvement of FP&A tools, processes, and systems • Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary The Unapplied Cash Reconciliation Analyst supports our accounting and revenue cycle operations and is responsible for the daily and monthly reconciliation of unapplied cash activity, ensuring accuracy between the general ledger and subledger, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented and analytical, bringing strong reconciliation experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: - Monitors daily comparisons of unapplied cash deposits recorded in the general ledger to the subledger. - Monitors daily comparisons of unapplied cash payments recorded in the general ledger to the subledger. - Reviews daily comparisons of miscellaneous general ledger journal entries to the subledger. - Performs monthly reconciliation of the unapplied cash general ledger account to the subledger. - Investigates aged and high‑dollar reconciling items and coordinates resolution with functional teams. - Assesses month‑end and year‑end balances, including comparisons to subledger activity. - Proposes month‑end and year‑end adjustments as needed. - Evaluates financial controls and mapping related to unapplied cash and patient accounting system postings. - Assesses the impact of facility, general ledger, patient accounting system, and banking changes on unapplied cash. - Meets regularly with Cash Posting, Treasury, IT, and other functional areas to review activity, unusual items, and process changes. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job Seeking a detail‑oriented and analytical Unapplied Cash Reconciliation Analyst to support our accounting and revenue cycle operations. This role is responsible for daily and monthly reconciliation of unapplied cash activity, ensuring accuracy between the general ledger and subledger, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to resolve discrepancies. The ideal candidate brings strong reconciliation experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. Preferred Qualifications Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Accounting Software, Cash Reconciliations, Cross-Functional Communications, Department Liaison, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, General Ledger (GL), General Ledger Analysis, General Ledger Review, Healthcare Industry, Methodical Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving Approach, Tableau (Software) Grade G13 Salary Range $65,900.00 - $112,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ. Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal - Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. - Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. - Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. - WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness - Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family - We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. - WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.