DoW Financial Policy Manager

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Professional Development

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a senior-level policy and accounting consultant to research, benchmark, and apply federal accounting standards within the DoW and U.S. government. You will develop position papers, advise leadership, and help shape financial management policy.

Travel up to 10% and active Secret clearance are required. The role involves collaboration with external bodies such as Treasury, FASAB, GAO, and OMB, and contributes to policy guidance and reporting frameworks to support federal

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or higher (doD/DoW)
• Bachelor degree in finance, accounting, IS, data analytics, or economics
• 10+ years of related professional experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on current and emerging accounting standards and federal financial reporting guidance
• Benchmark accounting and reporting practices across the DoW and U.S. government
• Evaluate DoW practices against federal standards and reporting guidance
• Develop position papers and recommendations for applying federal standards
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders
• Develop and update financial management policy and reporting guidance
• Engage with external organizations (Treasury, FASAB, GAO, OMB) on federal accounting matters

Skills

Research

Benchmarking

Policy development

Presentation

Stakeholder engagement

Federal accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-related field

Job description

Job Family

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Do

• 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).

What You Will Need

• 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

What Would Be Nice To Have

• 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

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

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