Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst at Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) in Richmond, VA, USA

Job description

• Are you ready to grow your finance career and support meaningful, high‑impact projects? If so, VPRA is looking for you! The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) seeks a dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to join the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, a key function supporting the VPRA's passenger train operations and capital infrastructure program. This role is ideal for a professional seeking to build on foundational accounting/finance knowledge by expanding into financial planning, cash management, and revenue management. This position will involve day-to-day financial tasks and support for strategic and operational projects. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a knack for problem-solving and a desire to expand their finance career.
• This full-time position will be based in VPRA's office in Richmond, Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the FP&A Analyst will:
• Participate in the annual budget process for the Authority, which includes a multi-billion-dollar Transforming Rail in Virginia initiative, Capital and Operating Grants, and operational expenditures for four state-sponsored train routes.
• Compile monthly budget-to-actual reporting and analysis for the Authority's Board of Directors
• Support short-term cash forecasting and liquidity monitoring by managing and analyzing the financial database for four state-sponsored train routes, including detailed evaluation of revenue receipts, pricing trends, and development of internal forecasts to inform financial planning.
• Assist with the cash collections and cash management process, including preparing reimbursement submissions as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of regular reporting as required by funding partners.
• Perform detailed revenue reconciliations across diverse sources, ensuring accuracy in collections and allocation tracking.
• Assist in the maintenance and monitoring of projects and budgets within Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Provide decision support through value-added financial analysis, insights development, and strategic storytelling, while proactively identifying and leveraging innovative tools and methodologies to enhance data analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Engineering & Construction, Rail Services, Fiscal divisions, and other teams, to drive scalable analyses and insights.
• Assist with ad hoc strategic and operational projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 2+ years' experience in finance or accounting with progressive career growth.
• Knowledge of financial structures involving areas of revenue, expenditures, appropriations, and assets & liabilities.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize various accounting and financial systems for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to understand the big picture.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, independently, and with flexibility in a fluid environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups and individuals.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel (advanced knowledge), PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other commonly used office software, including Adobe.
• Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience with Data Analytics Software (Power BI, Tableau).

Skills

Required

• Financial analysis
• Accounting principles (GAAP)
• Data analysis and reporting
• Adobe
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills

Preferred

• Public accounting
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Power BI
• Tableau

Benefits

• The compensation package for this position includes benefits equivalent to employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia including health/dental insurance and participation in the Virginia Retirement System. Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits can be viewed at https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.
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