Financial Management Subject Matter Expert

Montcure, LLC•Washington, DC

16h•$155,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Montcure, LLC is looking for a Financial Management Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support U.S. Navy / DoW financial management organizations. As the Financial Management SME, you will serve as a recognized authority and principal advisor, bringing deep expertise in Navy/DoW financial execution processes, business and financial systems, and setting direction that bridges the gap between Navy ERP technical functionality and financial, operational, and senior leadership stakeholders. Our core value of Dependability is paramount to this role: you will lead financial execution, audit readiness, system optimization, and process improvement efforts, advise senior government leaders on complex financial matters, and mentor government personnel and contractor staff on financial management best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred). Years of Experience beyond that listed below MAY be able to substitute the degree requirement.
9+ years of DoD or Navy financial management experience, with significant Navy ERP exposure and a demonstrated record as a recognized subject matter expert.
Expert understanding of the Navy/DoW financial execution lifecycle, including budgeting, execution, reconciliation, and reporting, with the ability to advise on policy and resolve enterprise-level issues.
Demonstrated experience leading reconciliation of UMDs, accounts payable, and accounts receivable records, including directing the resolution of aged or unmatched transactions and discrepancies that drive audit findings.
Demonstrated ability to brief and influence senior leaders and explain complex accounting functionality to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Advanced functional knowledge of Navy ERP (SAP ECC) financial modules and execution processes.
Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, including advising and influencing senior government leaders.
Proficiency with financial reporting tools and data analysis (e.g., Excel, BI tools, or similar).
Active Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting the Navy SYSCOMs, or major claimants.
Knowledge of related Navy/DoW systems (e.g., DTS, WAWF, G-Invoicing, or other business systems).
Experience developing process documentation, SOPs, and training materials.
Prior consulting or advisory support experience in a Navy financial environment.
Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CDFM, PMP, SAP-related training).
Experience leading teams or mentoring analysts and government staff in a financial management or Navy ERP environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior Financial Management SME and principal advisor for Navy financial execution, funds control, and reporting activities, setting standards and guiding the work of analysts and government staff.
Lead and oversee resolution of the most complex Unmatched Disbursements (UMDs), Negative Unliquidated Obligations (NULOs), and aged transactions, establishing reconciliation methodologies and directing corrective actions across disbursing, vendor pay, and program offices.
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable reconciliations – including obligation-to-expenditure matching, vendor pay and invoice clearing, reimbursable billings, and collections – and define the controls and procedures that ensure transaction integrity and audit readiness.
Lead analysis of complex financial transactions and system data to identify errors, inefficiencies, and control gaps, and advise leadership on corrective actions and risk mitigation.
Support budget execution, funds status reporting, commitments, obligations, expenditures, and reconciliation processes.
Provide expert-level functional support for Navy ERP (SAP ECC), including configuration understanding, transaction processing, and advanced data analysis, and serve as the go-to authority for resolving escalated system and process issues.
Develop and deliver training, job aids, SOPs, and briefings to Navy personnel on Navy ERP financial functionality.
Collaborate with functional, technical, and operational teams to improve system utilization and process alignment.
Advise senior government leadership on financial policy, audit strategy, and the financial impacts of business and system decisions, translating complex issues into actionable recommendations.
Define and lead enterprise process-improvement and system-optimization initiatives, and mentor analysts and government staff to build organizational financial management capability.