Finance Subject Matter Expert

XLA • Washington, DC

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About The Position

XLA is seeking a highly accomplished Finance Subject Matter Expert to provide senior-level financial management, budgeting, appropriations, and strategic advisory support to the U.S. Government Publishing Office Chief Financial Officer organization. The SME serves as a trusted advisor to GPO leadership, providing independent analysis, recommendations, and decision support across budget formulation, appropriations law, managerial cost accounting, reimbursement analysis, capital planning, internal controls, and financial reporting.

The role requires extensive Federal financial management experience, including expertise supporting Legislative Branch agencies, Congressional appropriations processes, and executive-level financial decision-making. The SME independently performs complex assignments, interprets financial regulations and appropriations language, develops defensible recommendations, and communicates with senior executives, oversight organizations, auditors, and Congressional stakeholders. The position also involves mentoring staff and training them in financial management and related disciplines. Periodic meetings and support activities are required at GPO Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Management, Legal Studies, or a related business, management, or legal field.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Active Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification.
• Minimum 15 years of experience applying, interpreting, and advising on Federal budgeting, appropriations law, financial management, and resource planning.
• Minimum 10 years of Legislative Branch financial management and appropriations experience.
• Minimum 5 years of recent experience applying Federal financial regulations and standards, including the GAO Green Book, Yellow Book, and Red Book; OMB Circulars A-11 and A-136; FASAB standards; Federal appropriations law; and Title 44 requirements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Congressional budget justifications, executive financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic investment planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling and forecasting; Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for executive reporting and Congressional briefing materials; Microsoft Visio for process mapping and workflow analysis; and Adobe Acrobat Professional and PDF development tools.
• Proficiency with Oracle Financial Systems and GBIS financial management environments, and Federal budget formulation, financial reporting, managerial cost accounting, and performance measurement tools.
• Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain reciprocity from another Federal agency prior to award.
• U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Minimum three years of U.S. residency immediately preceding contract performance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting executive-level stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Instructional, teaching, or professional training experience.
• Expert knowledge and practical application of GPO Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004).
• Experience supporting Revolving Fund accounting and reimbursement analysis.
• Experience developing data-driven executive dashboards and financial analytics.

Responsibilities

• Review operating budgets, evaluate financial trends, identify emerging funding requirements, and develop projections to support executive decision-making.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial data, cost comparisons, cost estimates, reimbursement analyses, and managerial cost accounting reports.
• Lead development and support of GPO's annual budget submission to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, including budget narratives, justifications, and supporting schedules.
• Evaluate and coordinate five-year capital expenditure requirements and strategic investment priorities.
• Develop financial plans and supporting documentation for major acquisition initiatives, capital projects, and significant expense requests.
• Draft responses to audit findings, support corrective action planning, and assist with audit remediation activities.
• Analyze Revolving Fund reimbursement methodologies, cost recovery strategies, and Title 44 financial implications.
• Provide expert advice regarding financial management policies, appropriations law, accounting standards, and budgeting procedures.
• Research and prepare responses to Congressional inquiries, appropriations data calls, and oversight requests.
• Develop analyses and supporting data for OMB reporting requirements, including OMB Circulars A-11 and A-136.
• Support the Strategic Investment Committee through investment analysis, business case evaluations, and executive briefings.
• Review internal controls, assess financial risks, and provide recommendations aligned with GAO Green Book standards and Federal internal control requirements.
• Participate in organizational assessments and development of performance measures, metrics, and executive dashboards.
• Mentor staff and provide training on financial management, appropriations, internal controls, and related disciplines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior