Financial Analyst

Company: Public Consulting Group
Location: Bismarck
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

**Overview**

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PCG has over 2,500 professionals in more than 60 offices worldwide-all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm has four designated practice areas with extensive experience in all 50 states, clients in six Canadian provinces, and a growing practice in Europe. Often combining resources from two or more practice areas, PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to solve their challenges or pursue opportunities. To learn more, visit .

**Responsibilities**

The Strategic Purchasing **Financial Analyst** will work on a range of projects related tohelping states design and calculate optimal purchasing strategies.Government is a large purchaser of human services.Our strategic purchasing team develops payment rates across the continuum of care for various human services. We work with human services agencies to understand available services and program goals and develop program rates that support desired outcomes. We also help agencies to identify federal funding support and calculate reimbursement rates.

The financial analyst must be able to draw sound conclusions based on data analysis and communicate findings effectively, both in person and in writing. The ideal candidate excels in the collection of cost data and other information from providers, as well as the analysis and manipulation of large data sets.The financial analyst should have a passion for doing high quality work, continuously learning and improving, effectively analyzing cost data, ability to develop rate calculation methodologies and regularly exceeding clients' expectations.

**Specific Responsibilities**

• Assisting PCG Human Services team members and staff in completing various tasks and projects primarily related to PCG's rate setting and payment reform initiatives including for federal entitlement programs including Medicaid and Title IV-E
• Providing administrative support for various projects, including data entry for and quality assurance of cost reports, time studies and survey data
• Serving as primary contact for PCG's time study help lines and email accounts
• Conducting financial and data analysis using Excel and Access, including reviews of financial cost reports and time study data
• Understanding and evaluating current rate setting methodologies
• Evaluating rate structure for specific programs and making recommendations for improvements
• Analyzing and interpreting federal and state laws and regulations
• Understanding program requirements and associated costs
• Participating in both internal and client discussions
• Preparing other written reports and materials for consultants and clients (e.g., deliverables, policy summaries, status reports and invoices)
• Travel required
• Ability to work additional hours as needed
  
• *Qualifications**
• *Required Skills**
  
• Self-starter who is able to take initiative with enthusiasm
• Organized, accurate and detail-oriented with self-initiated problem-solving skills
• You value diversity and take pride in working on a team that brings together diversity of thoughts, perspectives and expressions
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Able to meet tight deadlines and prioritize a varied workload in a fast paced, unpredictable, and demanding environment
• Ability to learn and take over a process, as well as document procedures
• Adept at understanding specific tasks and projects in a broad, "big picture" context
• Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially MS Excel and MS Access skills required, other database and analysis tools are also helpful
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, research, presentation, time management and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate technically complex developments, issues, and analyses in easy-to-understand and actionable ways
• Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed
• Commitment to exceptional client service with experience in customer/client service roles
• Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management
  **Required Experience**
  
  
• 0-2+ years of relevant work experience with government and/or nonprofit finance office, accounting firm, consulting firm, Medicaid or other policy office
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably with a major or concentration in finance, accounting, business management, or another relevant field of study
• Experience in financial analysis and rate calculations that rely on sound principles in accounting and statistics
  The financial analyst can be a remote position. This position may be subject to a background check. We encourage applicants that are enthusiastic about this position to apply even if they do not meet all criteria outlined in this job description.
  
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  **EEO Statement**
  
  Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employmentregarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programsare based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.
  
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• *Job Locations** _US_
• *Posted Date** _1 day ago_ _(8/3/2022 7:16 PM)_
• *_Job ID_** _2022-8412_
• *_\# of Openings_** _2_
• *_Category_** _Accounting/Finance_
• *_Type_** _Regular Full-Time_
• *_Practice Area_** _Human Services_
  Public Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
  

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