DoW Financial Policy Manager

Guidehouse•McLean, VA

8d•Remote

About The Position

This role involves conducting research on current and emerging accounting standards and federal financial reporting guidance, performing benchmarking, and evaluating business practices against these standards. The position requires developing position papers, making recommendations, and presenting findings to leadership and stakeholders. Additionally, the role supports the development and updating of financial management policy and reporting guidance, and engages with external organizations on federal accounting and reporting matters.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor degree in a business-related field such as finance, accounting, information systems, data analytics, or economics
TEN (10) or more years of professional experience related to developing financial accounting policy, implementing federal financial accounting standards, and/or federal financial statement preparation and reporting

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with assessing or applying federal accounting and reporting guidance to include Treasury Financial Manual, United States Standard General Ledger, authoritative guidance issued by the FASAB and GAO, and OMB Circular A-136
Experience with engaging industry and the standard-setting bodies, including monitoring, reviewing, or commenting on emerging guidance or participating in relevant working groups
Relevant industry certification such as a CPA, CDFM, CGFM
Federal audit or audit remediation experience

Responsibilities

Conduct research on current and emerging accounting standards and federal financial reporting guidance
Perform benchmarking on accounting and reporting best practices across the DoW and U.S. government
Evaluate DoW business practices/processes against current and emerging federal accounting standards and reporting guidance
Develop position/whitepapers to support the DoW's application of federal financial accounting standards, including developing recommendations
Present findings, recommendations, analysis of alternatives, or similar to leadership and internal and external stakeholders
Develop and update financial management policy and reporting guidance
Support the DoW's engagement with external organizations and working groups on federal accounting and reporting matters such as the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend