Financial Management Consultant
Thompson Gray, Inc. · Washington, DC · 2 wk ago
Finance$45k–$65k/yrPart-time
Support Army clients in the National Capital Region (NCR), Fayetteville, NC, San Antonio, TX, and other remote locations.
About the role
The selected candidate will support the U.S. Army's Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) goals, focusing on audit remediation, internal control evaluation, and process improvement. This role directly contributes to the Army's Financial Improvement Plan (FIP) by driving corrective actions, enhancing internal control frameworks, and supporting financial audit transformation efforts across Army organizations.
Responsibilities
- Support U.S. Army clients with financial improvement and audit readiness activities in alignment with the Army's Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR) guidance and Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) policies.
- Conduct internal control assessments and implement improvements to support compliance with OMB Circular A-123, DoDI 5010.40, and Army financial reporting objectives.
- Assist with the identification and remediation of material weaknesses and Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) issued by external auditors.
- Develop and track Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and support the implementation of Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) procedures.
- Analyze and improve Army financial business processes to enhance auditability and reduce risk to unmodified opinions.
- Coordinate Army site visit planning, document walkthroughs, and testing logistics with Army stakeholders and external auditors.
- Evaluate and validate Key Supporting Documentation (KSDs) and audit artifacts to meet Army FIAR standards and deadlines.
- Support policy analysis by identifying regulatory inconsistencies and recommending updates to Army financial management guidance.
- Utilize Army financial systems and tools (e.g., GFEBS, LMP) as required for audit testing and financial data validation.
- Participate in working groups, strategy sessions, and governance forums supporting Army FIAR transformation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. A Master's Degree in one of these fields may substitute for the Bachelor's requirement.
- One (1) year of experience with Federal financial management. Commercial experience may be considered in lieu of federal 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 Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
Skills
- Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills.
- Ability to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned tasks, coordinating effectively with team members and across organizations.
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels.
- 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 the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Pay
Budgeted salary for this position is between $45,000 and $65,000.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- TG Swag: Company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home.
- Dependent Scholarship Program supporting the education of employees' children.
- Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education.
- Professional Development opportunities.
- Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling.
- Annual donation to the charity of your choice.
- Regular team-building events, such as lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and an annual holiday party.