Financial Management Manager

Crown Audio; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

ESOP ownership

Job summary

Thompson Gray is seeking a Financial Management Manager to strengthen audit readiness for U.S. Army Real Property assets. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive remediation strategies, and engage with senior Army financial stakeholders to achieve FIAR objectives.

The role requires extensive DoD/Army financial systems experience, strong internal controls expertise, and the ability to deliver sustained audit readiness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting/finance or related field; or equivalent combination.
• Active DoD SECRET clearance; interim SECRET clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across Army FIAR Real Property areas, ICOFR, CAPs, and remediation of audit findings.
• Lead design and execution of ToD/ToE for real property controls; ensure DoD guidance compliance.
• Coordinate with senior Army stakeholders and audit agencies; communicate remediation progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Info Systems

CPA/CISA/CISM/CDFM or PMP/SAFe/ITIL (certifications)

Tools

GFEBS

HQIIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

The selected candidate will work as a Financial Management Manager, to strengthen the accuracy, accountability, and auditability of U.S. Army Real Property assets. The candidate will lead audit remediation, internal controls assessment, and enterprise-level financial improvement initiatives in support of the U.S. Army's Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) objectives. This leadership role is responsible for supervising multidisciplinary teams, engaging directly with senior Army financial stakeholders, and overseeing the execution of complex remediation strategies aligned with the Army's Financial Improvement Plan (FIP). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Real Property financial management, federal audit and internal control standards, and DoD/Army financial systems to drive transformation and deliver sustained audit readiness.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Worksite details: National Capital Region (NCR), Fayetteville, NC, San Antonio, TX and Other Remote Locations

Duties Will Include

• Provide leadership and oversight across Army FIAR Real Property task areas, including Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), business process reengineering, corrective action planning, and remediation of audit findings related to Real Property existence, completeness, and valuation.
• Lead the development and execution of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) addressing Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) tied to Real Property, ensuring thorough root cause analysis, risk mitigation, and sustainable improvements across asset accountability, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Direct teams in the design and execution of Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) activities for Real Property internal controls, ensuring compliance with DoDI 5010.40, OMB Circular A-123, and applicable Real Property guidance.
• Serve as a primary liaison with senior Army stakeholders-including ASA(FM&C), DFAS, ACOMs, and audit agencies-providing clear communication on audit strategy, remediation progress, valuation challenges, and audit response activities.
• Supervise and/or support audit readiness activities, including coordination of walkthroughs, site visits, asset existence testing, and Provided by Client (PBC) responses necessary for external audits of Real Property balances and processes.
• Review and validate Real Property Key Supporting Documentation (KSDs) and data for completeness, accuracy, and audit compliance, using systems such as GFEBS, HQIIS, and other Army Real Property management systems.
• Develop and facilitate high-impact briefings, strategic communications, and audit readiness updates to Army client POCs and leadership.
• Evaluate Army Real Property financial policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to identify control gaps and inconsistencies; recommend updates aligned with enterprise-wide transformation and sustainment of auditability.
• Ensure timely, quality deliverables and lead engagement reporting to internal and external stakeholders, managing risk, scope, and client expectations.
• Support Army-wide financial transformation initiatives that intersect with IT modernization, budget formulation and execution, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise the day-to-day workload of direct reports on client engagements.
• Evaluate the performance of direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development and engagement delivery.
• Reports on assigned workstream and/or tasks status to engagement management team
• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products and coach/mentor junior team members on execution.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science or field directly related to the position (if the individual did not receive a Bachelor's in one of these fields but received a Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, then the Master's may serve in place of the Bachelor's degree); OR one of the following active and current certifications issued by appropriate licensing authority: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Government, Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).
• 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 the use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) preferred
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to own work-product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating with team members and across various organizations.
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and client.
• 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 ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Seven (7) years of experience with Federal financial management; including (3) years of Federal accounting experience. The Government will consider commercial experience in lieu of federal financial management and federal accounting.

Why join Thompson Gray?

Thompson Gray is a multi-year winner of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Best Places to Work, recognized for our exceptional company culture that values employees and customers alike.

Here's What Makes Thompson Gray Special

• Competitive pay based on your qualifications
• Excellent benefits, including: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company

Additional Perks

• TG Swag - receive 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 our memorable annual holiday party

Join Thompson Gray and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence, innovation, and community.

Thompson Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Thompson Gray, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants.