Financial Analyst

Company: Rekor Systems Inc
Location: Columbia
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

This is a hybrid role, with on-site time at our office in Columbia, MD.

Intelligence Driven Innovation.

Rekor Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ: REKR) is a trusted global authority in the development and implementation of intelligent infrastructure focused on addressing critical challenges across public safety, transportation management, and urban mobility markets. We believe that the intelligent infrastructure industry is at the epicenter of converging forces that will drive profound changes in the way government agencies, law enforcement and businesses operate and collaborate today and in the future. With our 'Rekor One' roadway intelligence engine as our foundation, we collect and transform raw data into actionable insights that gives governments and businesses a comprehensive picture of roadways, vehicles, pedestrians, traffic, incidents, while providing an intuitive environment that makes collaboration across teams and organizations easy. Rekor leverages computer vision, machine learning, and big data analytics to drive AI-enabled IoT solutions ('AIoT') on the edge of the network with unparalleled speed, accuracy, and agility. With our disruptive AI-powered technology, integrated hardware and software solutions, and state of the art machine learning models, we deliver actionable insights and transformative impact that increase roadway safety, efficiency, and sustainability for our customers and citizens, while enabling safer, smarter, greener, and more equitable cities and communities.
Our employees represent the best and smartest top talent in our industry, and we select individuals to be a part of our team who help to define our culture and success. Rekor's Values and Leadership Principals are: People First, Customer Success, Earn Trust, Deliver Impact and Think Big and Bold! Learn more by visiting www.rekor.ai .
Position Summary
Rekor is looking for a talented and energetic Financial Analyst to join our Finance & Accounting team. This is a high visibility role that will give the right candidate the opportunity to support strategic business decisions while working with the CFO and other department heads at a publicly traded company in the technology sector. This position is a key member of the Finance & Accounting team, reporting to the Corporate Controller. The Financial Analyst will specialize in running and enhancing reporting to facilitate the production of information for budgeting analysis, forecasting analysis, variance analysis, variance commentary, reporting and reviews, and presentation and project preparation. This role will participate in the planning, tracking, analysis and reporting of performance on projects of varying size and complexity.

The Contribution:
Lead project set up with contractual terms, conditions, and requirements.
Assist with the annual budgeting process
Assist with monthly and quarterly forecasting
Prepare project Estimate at Completion (EAC) and meet deadlines for submission requirements
Identify project risks and opportunities and provide analytical contributions to Project Managers and Finance & Accounting
Review and assess contract modifications
Monitor costs and manpower on a weekly basis ensuring that actuals are within budget and charged to the correct project number
Prepare accurate and complete variance analysis and reporting
Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed
Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance
Track and prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals
Ensure program revenue and profit is recorded in compliance with the EAC
Additional responsibilities to be assigned as the role develops
Ideal Profile:

A highly energetic and customer focused individual who is knowledgeable about and/or interested in the transportation technology industry and business savvy to deliver state of the art cutting edge technology solutions for our customers. You're looking for a progressive, entrepreneurial, fast paced, vibrant, flexible working environment where you can pursue your career interests and achieve your full potential. You bring to the organization the following competencies:

B.S. in Finance or Accounting required
Advanced proficiency in Excel required
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Detail oriented
Ability to redesign existing processes to improve efficiency and/or accuracy
Able to work independently yet part of small dynamic collaborative team
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Strong financial acumen
Strong interpersonal and rapport-building skills
Organized, strong time-management
Coachable to learn, results-driven
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of GAAP accounting
Experience in Sage Intacct
Any experience in Business Intelligence or Power BI is a plus

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