Finance Subject Matter Expert (FSME)

ASRT, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ASRT, Inc. seeks a Finance Subject Matter Expert to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office in Washington, DC. This senior advisory role covers budgeting, appropriations law, financial reporting, and internal controls for the Legislative Branch, with remote work and weekly in-person meetings in DC.

The role requires extensive federal budgeting experience, CPA and CGFM credentials, and the ability to coordinate with agency stakeholders while ensuring compliance with federal standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business, management, or legal field.
• Active CPA license and CGFM certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review budgets, analyze trends, propose options and project results.
• Prepare cost estimates, reimbursements, and cost accounting data.
• Support development of annual budget requests and schedules.
• Evaluate five-year capital expenditure needs and controls.
• Advise on policies, reporting, and accounting procedures.
• Draft responses to inquiries and regulatory requests.
• Develop data for budget and sequestration requirements.
• Attend in-person weekly meetings in Washington, DC.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Presentations

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Integrity

In-person meetings

Education

Master’s degree (business/management/legal)

CPA license

CGFM certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

GBIS

Oracle

Job description

Description

JOB TITLE: Subject Finance Subject Matter Expert (FSME)

POSITION NUMBER: 2621-Finance-SME
POSITION LOCATION: Washington, DC | Remote, with in person meetings in Washington, DC once per week
TRAVEL: As required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

ASRT, Inc. provides scientific, information management, management consulting, bioinformatics, and administrative program support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be a full-time employee of ASRT, Inc. and will be assigned to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) in Washington DC.

SCOPE OF WORK

ASRT seeks an experienced Finance Subject Matter Expert to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO). This senior advisory role provides expertise in federal budgeting, appropriations law, financial reporting, managerial cost accounting, internal controls, and financial policy, with a particular emphasis on Legislative Branch requirements.

The position is primarily remote and requires attendance at weekly in person meetings in Washington, DC. Candidates must be available to meet this requirement. Annual work hours will not exceed 1,250; scheduling will be coordinated around agency needs and deliverables.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Review operating budgets, analyze financial trends, develop budget options, and project financial results.
• Prepare and analyze cost comparisons, cost estimates, reimbursements, and managerial cost accounting data and reports.
• Support development of GPO’s annual budget request to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, including budget justifications and supporting schedules.
• Evaluate and coordinate five-year capital expenditure requirements and prepare plans and controls for major purchases, operating expenses, and capital investments.
• Analyze Revolving Fund reimbursement issues, including Congressional and Office of the Federal Register publications, to support appropriate cost recovery under Title44.
• Advise on financial and accounting policies, budgeting procedures, and reporting requirements; support development and maintenance of GPO’s Accounting Policy Manual and standard operating procedures.
• Research and draft responses to Congressional inquiries, audit findings, regulatory requests, and other stakeholder questions involving financial matters.
• Develop and analyze data supporting applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) budget, reporting, and sequestration requirements.
• Support GPO’s Strategic Investment Committee through financial analyses, reports, meeting minutes, and action-item tracking.
• Assess internal controls and financial risks, identify gaps, and recommend improvements supporting organizational objectives and compliance.
• Participate in organizational assessments, develop performance measures, and recommend process and productivity improvements that support budget savings.
• Define financial business-system scope and requirements through research, analysis, and collaboration withagency stakeholders.
• Recommend practical solutions to financial management issues using quality assurance and structured problem-solving methods.
• Mentor and train staff to strengthen institutional knowledge.
• Provide monthly project status updates and prepare required financial analyses, budget documents, policy recommendations, and legislative, audit, and regulatory responses.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Credentials :

• Master’s degree in business related, management, or legal field.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification .

Experience

• At least 15 years of federal experience applying, interpreting, and advising on budget and appropriations law, including substantial specialized experience supporting Legislative Branch agencies.
• At least five years of recent experience demonstrating expertise in:
  • GAO’s Green Book, Yellow Book, and Red Book, including federal internal controls, government auditing standards, and appropriations law.
  • Planning, budgeting, reporting, and managerial cost accounting systems, including project approval, status, and funding controls.
  • Fiscal Year Budget Justification (“Blue Book”) schedules.
  • Strategic investment planning committee functions and processes.
  • Annual spending request plans, spending controls, reprogramming requirements, and appropriations reporting.
  • Internal controls over financial reporting and appropriations-related legislative language.
  • OMB Circular A-11, Preparation, Submission, and Execution of the Budget, and OMB Circular A-136, Financial Reporting Requirements.
  • Applicable Financial Accounting Standards Board and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board standards, and Title 44 requirements.

Technical and Professional Skills

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio; Adobe Acrobat/PDF tools; and GBIS/Oracle.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to research and interpret complex financial processes, accounting requirements, and regulatory guidance.
• Ability to prepare clear presentations, data-rich reports, and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to process procurement-related financial actions efficiently in a demanding environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to anticipate issues, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• High professional integrity and commitment to GPO’s values of Honesty, Kindness, Effectiveness, and Inclusiveness.
• Availability to attend in-person meetings in Washington, DC once per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of and experience using the Internal Control Assessment Worksheet, SOP-09-0004.
• Professional teaching or instructional experience.

Language Skills: Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Employment Authorization:Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.

Security Clearance: Able to obtain Public Trust Clearance

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.