Senior Manager - Federal Financial Systems

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation

Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.

Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.

Job Location:

This role is 100% remote.

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

Job Description:

In this position as a Senior Manager, Federal Financial Reporting, you will lead federal financial reporting activities, manage contract performance, and serve as a key liaison between government stakeholders, auditors, and program leadership. You will oversee reporting cycles, ensure compliance with federal financial requirements, and deliver high-quality, audit-ready financial reporting packages. In this position, you will also:

• 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 prior to 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.
• Provide oversight of financial reporting activities to ensure compliance with OMB Circular A-136, USSGL, FASAB, Treasury reporting requirements, and other applicable federal financial management guidance.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience supporting federal financial reporting, financial statement preparation, Treasury reporting, GTAS submissions, and audit readiness.
• 5+ years of experience applying OMB Circular A-136, USSGL, FASAB standards, and federal accounting principles.
• 5+ years of experience leading federal financial management teams, audit support activities, quality control reviews, client engagements, and executive communications.

Desired Skills:

• 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.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) is strongly preferred.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 to $150,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.

Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.

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