GPO Finance Subject Matter Expert (Part-Time)

Grey Street Consulting.•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Grey Street Consulting, LLC is seeking a part-time Finance Subject Matter Expert to support a prospective client at the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). The role is contingent upon contract award and will be performed in a hybrid capacity in Northwest Washington, DC. Candidates must be willing to work onsite multiple days per pay period if the government requires it in the future. The Finance Subject Matter Expert provides senior-level financial, accounting, budgeting, and appropriations expertise to GPO. The role supports budget development and analysis, capital planning, cost accounting, reimbursements, audit responses, internal controls, policy development, congressional and OMB reporting, and the Strategic Investment Committee. The position also provides analytical support for financial-management systems and process improvements, and may mentor and train agency staff. Grey Street describes itself as a small federal contracting firm founded in 2015. It offers a benefits package that includes comprehensive medical and dental coverage and a guaranteed 401(k) match.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a business-related, management, or legal field.
Active CPA license.
Certified Government Financial Manager Professional Certificate.
At least 15 years of federal experience applying, interpreting, and advising on budget and appropriations law, including substantial specialized experience with Legislative Branch agencies.
At least five of the most recent years of experience in the specified regulatory expertise areas, including GAO Green Book and Yellow Book guidance, federal accounting and budgeting requirements, the GAO Red Book, and federal appropriations law.
Experience developing planning, budgeting, reporting, and managerial cost accounting systems, including requirements to track project approvals, status, and funding.
Experience developing Fiscal Year Budget Justification (Blue Book) schedules.
Knowledge of the organization and functions of the Strategic Investment Planning Committee.
Proficiency with annual spending request plans and controls for annual reprogramming and other appropriation reporting requirements.
Expert-level support experience with internal controls for financial reporting and legislative language related to appropriations.
Expertise in OMB formatting and reporting under OMB Circular A-11 and OMB Circular A-136.
Expertise in requirements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, and Title 44.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, integrity, and commitment to GPO’s values of honesty, kindness, effectiveness, and inclusiveness.
Ability to anticipate and prevent problems, manage administrative processes for management, and collaborate in demanding environments with different GPO teams.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external teams and establish positive, productive working relationships at all levels.
Ability to obtain, research, provide, and analyze detailed and complex processes in accordance with strict accounting guidelines.
Proven ability to process procurement actions efficiently in a fast-paced environment with meticulous attention to detail.
Ability to create presentations and data-enriched reports with recommendations and findings.
Advanced practical proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe PDF and GBIS/Oracle.
Ability to operate a PC and phone in an office environment; work primarily in a sedentary position; and perform some bending, light lifting, and carrying of equipment if required.

Nice To Haves

Preferred instructional professional teaching experience.
Expert-level knowledge and experience with the Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004).

Responsibilities

Review operating budgets, analyze trends affecting budget needs, develop options, and project financial results.
Prepare, analyze, and process data and reports for cost comparisons, cost estimates, reimbursements, and managerial cost accounting.
Provide guidance and assist with GPO’s annual budget request to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Sub-Committee.
Evaluate and coordinate GPO five-year capital expenditure requirements.
Prepare plans for major purchase requests, including expense items and capital expenditures, and establish controls to ensure guidelines are met.
Prepare draft responses to audit findings and recommendations and follow up on them.
Evaluate Revolving Fund reimbursement issues, including Congressional and OFR publications, to ensure costs are reimbursed in accordance with Title 44.
Advise on financial and accounting policy issues, budgeting procedures, and reporting, and support development of GPO’s Accounting Policy Manual.
Research and prepare responses to financial inquiries from Congressional appropriations and oversight committees and other stakeholders.
Develop and analyze data required by OMB for budget and sequester requirements.
Support GPO’s Strategic Investment Committee by preparing analysis, reports, meeting minutes, and action items.
Review internal controls and risk management to support achievement of objectives and compliance with laws and regulations.
Participate in organizational assessments, develop performance measures and indicators, and assist with process and productivity improvements to improve performance and achieve budget savings.
Help formulate and define systems scope and objectives through research and fact-finding, applying knowledge of business systems and GPO’s regulatory environment.
Recommend business solutions, foster quality assurance principles, and use problem-solving techniques to resolve financial management issues.
Mentor and provide training as needed to develop institutional knowledge within the agency.
Provide monthly status updates on work projects.
Prepare reports and documents pertaining to operating and capital budgets, financial analysis, standard operating procedures, legislative, audit and regulatory responses, policy recommendations, and annual appropriation requests.