Financial Management Team Lead

Thompson Gray, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Management Team Lead to oversee critical financial improvement initiatives for the U.S. Army. This role involves leading a dedicated team, managing task orders, and ensuring compliance with audit readiness standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in Federal financial management and hold relevant certifications. Join this dynamic organization that values employee development, offers competitive compensation, and fosters a culture of excellence and community engagement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Generous time-off

Team-building events

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Federal financial management with a focus on audit readiness.
• Active certifications like CPA, CIA, or PMP are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure successful completion of Army financial improvement tasks.
• Coordinate audit remediation and internal controls testing.

Skills

Federal financial management

Accounting

Project management

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Master's Degree in Finance

Tools

GFEBS

LMP

DPAS

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Job Description: The selected candidate will work as a Financial Management Team Lead to oversee the execution of task order requirements in support of the U.S. Army's Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) objectives. The Team Lead will be responsible for coordinating, tracking, and ensuring the successful completion of all assigned tasks under their respective task order award. This role includes direct engagement with Army civilian leadership, ownership of project progress reporting, and ensuring that financial improvement initiatives are executed in accordance with Army FIAR guidance and within the established period of performance. The Team Lead must be available during all core working hours and serve as the primary point of contact for their assigned task order.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

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

Duties Will Include:
- Serve as the primary lead and point of contact for all assigned task order activities related to Army Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) objectives.
- Manage the execution, coordination, and tracking of tasks associated with audit remediation, internal controls testing, and corrective action implementation.
- Brief the Civilian Government Lead regularly on the status of assigned objectives, milestones, risks, and progress toward financial improvement goals.
- Monitor and ensure completion of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) issued by external auditors.
- Support Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) processes by coordinating documentation, managing timelines, and ensuring deliverable quality.
- Oversee coordination of Provided By Client (PBC) responses and audit documentation for site visits, walkthroughs, and testing activities.
- Review and validate Key Supporting Documentation (KSDs) for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with Army financial reporting requirements.
- Maintain clear communication with Army stakeholders and external auditors, ensuring alignment on financial processes, internal controls, and audit readiness efforts.
- Use Army systems (e.g., GFEBS, LMP, DPAS) to support audit documentation, data analysis, and financial control reviews.
- Track and report task order performance, manage team workflows, and escalate risks or delays to engagement management in a timely manner.
- Prepare and deliver briefings, updates, and reports to both internal and external stakeholders regarding progress toward task order objectives.

Team Lead Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of consultants and analysts assigned to the task order; manage day-to-day responsibilities and monitor individual progress.
- Ensure alignment of all work products with task order objectives, client expectations, and Army audit readiness standards. Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members to ensure high-quality deliverables and continued task momentum.
- Maintain availability during all designated core working hours to support client needs, team collaboration, and progress updates.

Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Management/Administration (or a Master's Degree in these fields with relevant experience).
- Active and current certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, SAFe, or ITIL.
- Ten (10) years of experience with Federal financial management, including four (4) years of Federal accounting experience.
- Active minimum DoD SECRET Clearance; must be able to possess an interim SECRET clearance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and organizational skills.

Why join Thompson Gray?
- Recognized for excellent company culture and employee value.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match.
- Additional perks such as company-branded items, scholarship programs, tuition assistance, professional development, generous time-off, and team-building events.
- Commitment to community and diversity, as an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.