Manager - Federal Financial Reporting
About The Position
Blake Willson Group (BWG) is seeking a Manager, Federal Financial Reporting to lead federal financial reporting activities, manage contract performance, and serve as a key liaison between government stakeholders, auditors, and program leadership. The role oversees reporting cycles, ensures compliance with federal financial requirements, and delivers high-quality, audit-ready financial reporting packages. The manager oversees staffing, assignments, schedules, deliverables, risks, meeting cadence, and overall contract performance. They lead or review federal financial statements and related reporting materials, coordinate audit responses, prepare leadership updates, identify risks, and drive corrective actions. The position also provides oversight to ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-136, USSGL, FASAB, Treasury reporting requirements, and other applicable federal financial management guidance. This position is 100% remote. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and able to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- At least 8 years of experience supporting federal financial reporting, financial statement preparation, Treasury reporting, GTAS submissions, and audit readiness.
- At least 4 years of experience applying OMB Circular A-136, USSGL, FASAB standards, and federal accounting principles.
- At least 4 years of experience leading federal financial management teams, audit support activities, quality control reviews, client engagements, and executive communications.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting federal credit reform accounting and credit program financial reporting.
- Experience supporting CFO Act agencies and annual financial statement audits.
- Experience with federal financial systems, ERP platforms, and data analytics tools.
- Experience developing process improvements and reporting automation initiatives.
- Strong leadership, program management, analytical, and communication skills.
- CPA, CGFM, or CDFM certification is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage staffing, work assignments, schedules, deliverables, risks, meeting cadence, and overall contract performance.
- Lead or review federal financial statements, footnotes, trial balances, adjusted trial balances, edit checks, flux analyses, and financial reporting packages.
- Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, clarity, and audit-readiness before submission.
- Coordinate responses to audit inquiries, Prepared by Client (PBC) requests, corrective action items, and auditor follow-up activities.
- Prepare or review monthly status reports, dashboards, leadership briefings, issue papers, and executive updates.
- Identify reporting, audit, compliance, and operational risks and drive corrective actions through resolution.
- Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders, auditors, and internal leadership teams.
- Oversee financial reporting activities to ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-136, USSGL, FASAB, Treasury reporting requirements, and other applicable federal financial management guidance.
Benefits
- Major medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k)-contribution plan.
- Holiday and personal time off.
- Professional development training and certification benefits.
- Health and wellness subsidies.
- Paid time off for community service.
- Competitive salary range of $120,000 to $160,000.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
