Finance Subject Matter Expert (FSME)

ASRT•Washington, DC

18h•Remote

About The Position

ASRT, Inc. seeks an experienced Finance Subject Matter Expert to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) in Washington, DC. This senior advisory role provides expertise in federal budgeting, appropriations law, financial reporting, managerial cost accounting, internal controls, and financial policy, with particular emphasis on Legislative Branch requirements. The position is primarily remote and requires attendance at in-person meetings in Washington, DC once per week. Travel is required as needed to fulfill the position’s responsibilities. Annual work hours will not exceed 1,250, with scheduling coordinated around agency needs and deliverables. The successful candidate will be a full-time ASRT employee assigned to support GPO. The role includes preparing financial analyses, budget documents, policy recommendations, and responses to legislative, audit, and regulatory matters, as well as providing monthly project status updates. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; the stated range is $95–$125 per hour.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a business-related, management, or legal field.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification.
At least 15 years of federal experience applying, interpreting, and advising on budget and appropriations law, including substantial specialized experience supporting Legislative Branch agencies.
At least five years of recent experience demonstrating expertise in GAO’s Green Book, Yellow Book, and Red Book, including federal internal controls, government auditing standards, and appropriations law.
At least five years of recent experience with planning, budgeting, reporting, and managerial cost accounting systems, including project approval, status, and funding controls.
At least five years of recent experience with Fiscal Year Budget Justification (“Blue Book”) schedules.
At least five years of recent experience with strategic investment planning committee functions and processes.
At least five years of recent experience with annual spending request plans, spending controls, reprogramming requirements, and appropriations reporting.
At least five years of recent experience with internal controls over financial reporting and appropriations-related legislative language.
At least five years of recent experience with OMB Circular A-11, Preparation, Submission, and Execution of the Budget, and OMB Circular A-136, Financial Reporting Requirements.
At least five years of recent experience with applicable Financial Accounting Standards Board and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board standards, and Title 44 requirements.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio; Adobe Acrobat/PDF tools; and GBIS/Oracle.
Strong analytical skills and ability to research and interpret complex financial processes, accounting requirements, and regulatory guidance.
Ability to prepare clear presentations, data-rich reports, and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to process procurement-related financial actions efficiently in a demanding environment.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to anticipate issues, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
High professional integrity and commitment to GPO’s values of Honesty, Kindness, Effectiveness, and Inclusiveness.
Availability to attend in-person meetings in Washington, DC once per week.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident, or have authorization for employment in the United States.
Able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Expert knowledge of and experience using the Internal Control Assessment Worksheet, SOP-09-0004.
Professional teaching or instructional experience.

Responsibilities

Review operating budgets, analyze financial trends, develop budget options, and project financial results.
Prepare and analyze cost comparisons, cost estimates, reimbursements, and managerial cost accounting data and reports.
Support development of GPO’s annual budget request to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, including budget justifications and supporting schedules.
Evaluate and coordinate five-year capital expenditure requirements and prepare plans and controls for major purchases, operating expenses, and capital investments.
Analyze Revolving Fund reimbursement issues, including Congressional and Office of the Federal Register publications, to support appropriate cost recovery under Title 44.
Advise on financial and accounting policies, budgeting procedures, and reporting requirements; support development and maintenance of GPO’s Accounting Policy Manual and standard operating procedures.
Research and draft responses to Congressional inquiries, audit findings, regulatory requests, and other stakeholder questions involving financial matters.
Develop and analyze data supporting applicable OMB budget, reporting, and sequestration requirements.
Support GPO’s Strategic Investment Committee through financial analyses, reports, meeting minutes, and action-item tracking.
Assess internal controls and financial risks, identify gaps, and recommend improvements supporting organizational objectives and compliance.
Participate in organizational assessments, develop performance measures, and recommend process and productivity improvements that support budget savings.
Define financial business-system scope and requirements through research, analysis, and collaboration with agency stakeholders.
Recommend practical solutions to financial management issues using quality assurance and structured problem-solving methods.
Mentor and train staff to strengthen institutional knowledge.
Provide monthly project status updates and prepare required financial analyses, budget documents, policy recommendations, and legislative, audit, and regulatory responses.