Financial Management Senior Manager

Thompson Gray•Washington, DC

12d•$120,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

The selected candidate will work as a Financial Management Senior Manager to lead audit remediation, internal controls assessment, and enterprise-level financial improvement initiatives in support of the U.S. Army ' s Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) objectives. This leadership role is responsible for supervising multidisciplinary teams, engaging directly with senior Army financial stakeholders, and overseeing the execution of complex remediation strategies aligned with the Army ' s Financial Improvement Plan (FIP). The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of federal audit standards, DoD internal controls, and Army financial systems to drive transformation and deliver sustained audit readiness.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or field directly related to the position; and one of the following active and current certifications issued by appropriate licensing authority: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
Ten (10) years of experience with Federal financial management; including four (4) years of Federal accounting experience.
Active minimum DoD SECRET Clearance is required. Candidate must be able to possess an interim SECRET clearance to be considered.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) preferred
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
Ability to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating with team members and across various organizations.
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and client.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented.
Ability to work independently within a team environment and with a customer service focus.
Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight across Army FIAR task areas, including internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR), business process reengineering, corrective action planning, and remediation of audit findings.
Lead the development and execution of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) in response to Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs), ensuring root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and sustainable process improvements.
Direct teams in the design and execution of Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) activities to validate internal controls in accordance with DoDI 5010.40 and OMB Circular A-123.
Serve as a primary liaison with senior Army stakeholders, including ASA(FM&C), DFAS, Army Commands (ACOMs), and audit agencies, ensuring clear communication of strategy, audit response activities, and progress toward remediation milestones.
Supervise audit readiness activities, including coordination of walkthroughs, site visits, and Provided By Client (PBC) responses in support of external audits.
Review and validate Key Supporting Documentation (KSDs) and Army financial data for completeness, accuracy, and audit compliance using systems such as GFEBS, LMP, and DPAS.
Develop and deliver high-level briefings and presentations to Army senior leadership, providing data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to advance audit readiness goals.
Delivers high-impact briefings, strategic communications, and audit readiness updates to Army leadership and client executives.
Evaluate Army financial policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to identify control gaps and inconsistencies; recommend updates aligned with enterprise-wide transformation and sustainment of auditability.
Ensure timely, quality deliverables and lead engagement reporting to internal and external stakeholders, managing risk, scope, and client expectations.
Support Army-wide financial transformation initiatives that intersect with IT modernization, budget formulation and execution, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation.
Supervise the day-to-day activities of project team members and ensure quality and timeliness of work products.
Provide coaching, task direction, and performance feedback to junior staff supporting Army financial improvement initiatives.
Support project planning and execution in collaboration with engagement managers and client points of contact.