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Cambium Learning Group is an award-winning educational technology solutions leader dedicated to helping all students reach their potential through individualized and differentiated instruction. Using a research-based, personalized approach, Cambium Learning Group delivers SaaS resources and instructional products that engage students and support teachers in fun, positive, safe and scalable environments. These solutions are provided through Learning A-Z (online differentiated instruction for elementary school reading, writing and science), ExploreLearning (online interactive math and science simulations, a math fact fluency solution, and a K-2 science solution), Voyager Sopris Learning (blended solutions that accelerate struggling learners to achieve in literacy and math and professional development for teachers), and VKidz Learning (online comprehensive homeschool education and programs for literacy and science). We believe that every student has unlimited potential, that teachers matter, and that data, instruction, and practice are the keys to success in the classroom and beyond.

Job Location: Remote, US. Must live & work with United States.

Job Overview:

The Financial Analyst supports Cambium Assessment's (CAI) growth and operational excellence by driving project-level financial planning, analysis, and revenue assurance across the organization. Serving as an essential liaison between Finance, Project Management, and Senior Leadership, this role oversees project forecasting, budget creation, budget vs. actuals performance, and contractual billing integrity.

Through regular project reviews, out-of-scope pricing coordination, and proactive risk escalation, the Financial Analyst ensures financial accuracy and identifies potential contract issues. By delivering actionable insights, maintaining rigorous data standards, and partnering closely with project teams, this role enables informed leadership decision-making, protects project margins, and supports CAI's long-term business success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs financial analysis, reviews budget vs. actuals reports, and revises project forecasts

• Performs monthly project reviews with project management to ensure consistent and accurate project data, identification of potential contract issues, additional contract scope, etc.

• Performs monthly project reviews with senior management to provide current financial overview and escalate any potential issues requiring senior management involvement identified during project management monthly review

• Works with project management to price services out of contract scope and coordinates review and approval with senior management

• Works with project management to review and ensure accurate monthly client billings according to contract terms

• Supports departmental cost accounting

• Reviews collection issues and escalates issues as necessary

• Assists in creation of project budgets

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

• 2+ years of experience in corporate or project finance

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Thorough understanding of methods of systems analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in big data analysis.

• Thorough understanding of project management.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Experience with Percent Complete accounting a plus

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