Accounting Lead

Pantheon Data • Washington, DC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Pantheon Data is seeking an Accounting Lead to support U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Directorates by providing financial oversight and guidance for civil engineering and operational programs. This role plays a key part in ensuring financial integrity, compliance with federal appropriation law and agency policies, and the effective management of real property assets within government financial systems. The Accounting Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to financial planning and policy alignment, and support evolving program needs within a complex federal environment. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and communication skills, relevant federal financial management experience, and the ability to navigate regulatory requirements while promoting accuracy, accountability, and mission success.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Management, Engineering, or Business.
• An active CPA.
• CDFM (Certified Defense Financial Manager) or CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager) certification.
• 5+ years of Federal Real Property including Financial Management experience, including experience with FSMS, or similar ERP.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DHS/USCG or any other federal agency.
• Financial ethics and compliance.
• Communication with non-financial stakeholder along with analytical precision.
• Organizational awareness and problem-solving.
• Adaptability to financial systems and tools.
• Team collaboration and transparency with policy interpretation and application.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and operational management support for Procurement, Construction, and Improvement (PC&I) and Coastal and Shore Operations (CSO) projects including project cost estimating, cost adjustments, spend plans, annual engineering and logistics policy updates, project cost treatment, and FSMS technical support.
• Provide expertise on Federal Appropriation Law, Congressional/DHS/USCG Financial Policy to support engineering and logistics program integrity and operational compliance.
• Provide support for the accountability of Real Property assets recorded within the USCG financial management system(s).

Benefits

• competitive salaries and benefits
• SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account.
• tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees