Federal Financial Management Consultant

Job Family: Management Consulting. Travel Required: Up to 10%. Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust.

About the role

The Federal Financial Management Consultant will be expected to manage workstreams and contribute directly to financial reporting deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage workstreams and contribute directly to financial reporting deliverables.
• Support preparation, review, and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, reconciliations, and management reporting packages.
• Assess reporting processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements that support audit readiness and compliance.
• Apply federal financial management concepts, including U.S. Standard General Ledger, Treasury reporting, OMB reporting guidance, and applicable accounting standards.
• Coordinate with client finance, accounting, budget, and program stakeholders to resolve data issues and document decisions.
• Develop clear workpapers, issue logs, status updates, and executive-ready materials that explain findings and recommended actions.
• Coach analysts or consultants on workstream tasks, quality expectations, and client communication norms.
• Support proposal, account planning, or capability-building efforts related to federal financial management when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, financial management consulting, or a closely related field.
• Experience supporting federal agencies, government contractors, or public-sector financial management environments.
• Working knowledge of federal financial reporting and federal budgetary reporting concepts, reconciliations, internal controls, and year-end close activities.
• Prior consulting experience with federal CFO organizations, financial statement audit support, Treasury reporting, GTAS, DATA Act, or OMB A-136 reporting activities.
• Ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and translate technical findings into concise client-facing recommendations.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience using financial systems or business intelligence tools is beneficial.
• Ability to meet federal client suitability, access, or clearance requirements where applicable.
• Must be US Citizen and must be able to obtain MBI clearance.

Skills

• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with financial systems or business intelligence tools (beneficial).
• Ability to analyze complex data and identify root causes.
• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor junior team members.

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