Finance Subject Matter Expert

MAGNUS Management Group; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

MAGNUS Management Group is seeking a Senior Federal Financial Manager to lead accounting and budgeting efforts for U.S. government operations, focusing on legislative branch appropriations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

You will advise on budget development, cost analysis, and regulatory compliance, support audits, and mentor staff while shaping policy and processes across GPO-related programs in a remote role.

Qualifications

• CPA license and CGFM certification required.
• 15+ years federal budgeting and appropriations experience.
• Experience with Legislative Branch budgeting and regulatory requirements.
• Expert knowledge of GAO reports and internal controls.
• Proficiency with OMB Circulars and Title 44 regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Financial Subject Matter Expert influencing federal financial management.
• Support GPO budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Shape budget strategy, forecasts, and resource allocation.
• Prepare budget justifications and five-year capital plans.
• Ensure compliance with Title 44 and GAO standards.
• Assist audits, risk assessments, and respond to inquiries.
• Provide financial analyses for Strategic Investment Committee.
• Develop standard operating procedures and policy recommendations.
• Mentor and train staff on federal financial management practices.
• Improve systems and processes for efficiency.
• Prepare monthly project updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Budgeting knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Education

CPA license

CGFM certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

GBIS/Oracle financial systems

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

The ideal candidate will possess extensive senior-level federal financial management experience, particularly within Legislative Branch agencies, and demonstrate expertise in federal appropriations law, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Subject Matter Expert — Make an Impact in Federal Financial Management

Bring your financial expertise to work that informs strategic decisions, strengthens accountability, and improves how resources are managed. In this role, you will support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO), partnering with leadership and staff to address complex budget, accounting, and investment priorities.

What You'll Do

• Shape budget strategy: Analyze operating budgets and financial trends, develop projections, and recommend ways to strengthen financial performance and resource allocation.
• Support the Congressional budget process: Help develop GPO's annual budget requests to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, including budget justifications, financial analyses, and appropriations reports.
• Guide long-term financial planning: Prepare and analyze cost estimates, reimbursements, managerial cost accounting reports, and five-year capital expenditure plans.
• Apply specialized financial expertise: Evaluate Revolving Fund reimbursements, Congressional and Office of the Federal Register publication costs, and financial transactions for compliance with Title 44.
• Influence financial policy: Provide expert guidance on federal financial management, accounting procedures, appropriations law, and regulatory compliance, including development of GPO's Accounting Policy Manual.
• Strengthen accountability: Support audits, internal control assessments, and risk management activities, and help prepare responses to audit findings and Congressional inquiries.
• Inform strategic investments: Support GPO's Strategic Investment Committee with financial analyses, investment evaluations, recommendations, reporting, and meeting documentation.
• Turn analysis into actionable guidance: Develop financial reports, budget justifications, standard operating procedures, policy recommendations, and monthly project updates.
• Drive process improvements: Evaluate financial systems, develop performance measures, and recommend practical solutions that improve operational efficiency and budget management.
• Share your expertise: Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to help GPO personnel strengthen their knowledge of federal financial management practices and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification
• 15+ years of federal experience applying, interpreting, and advising on federal budgeting, appropriations law, and financial management.
• Substantial specialized experience supporting Legislative Branch agencies , including agency-specific budgeting, accounting, financial systems, and regulatory requirements.
• At least 5 years of recent experience demonstrating expertise in federal financial management regulations, accounting standards, and budget formulation.
• Expert knowledge of GAO Green Book, GAO Yellow Book, and GAO Red Book, including federal internal controls, auditing standards, and appropriations law.
• Extensive experience with OMB Circular A-11, OMB Circular A-136, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) standards, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards, and Title 44.
• Experience developing Fiscal Year Budget Justification (Blue Book) schedules, annual spending plans, capital investment plans, and appropriations reports.
• Demonstrated expertise in managerial cost accounting, financial reporting, budget execution, internal controls, and strategic investment planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Adobe PDF, and GBIS/Oracle financial systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to prepare executive-level financial reports and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge and practical experience with Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004)
• Experience supporting Congressional appropriations and oversight committees, including preparation of financial responses and legislative reporting.
• Familiarity with GPO financial operations, Revolving Fund management, and Strategic Investment Committee processes.

This is a remote position.