Hybrid Federal CFO — Leadership, Compliance & Reporting

Aalis Management Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead a federal agency's financial management operations in a deadline-driven environment. The CFO will provide senior financial leadership, strategic guidance, and analytical oversight while ensuring strong internal controls and high-quality reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.

The role requires 12+ years of federal financial management experience, a Bachelor's degree, and an ability to advise

Qualifications

• 12+ years of federal financial management experience.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Demonstrated experience providing financial leadership to senior/SES-level stakeholders.
• Strong experience with budget execution, federal reporting, funds control, and reimbursables.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and advisory support to senior agency leadership.
• Oversee budget execution, funds control, federal financial reporting, and reimbursable programs.
• Lead analysis of financial performance, risks, trends, and operational requirements.
• Develop decision-ready financial reports, briefings, and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Ensure financial assumptions, methodologies, data sources, and supporting analysis are clearly documented.
• Coordinate financial activities across multiple workstreams and ensure timely delivery of recurring requirements.
• Strengthen internal controls, quality assurance, audit readiness, and financial management processes.
• Support cross-training and continuity of financial operations.
• Ensure compliance with federal financial management, information-security, and suitability requirements.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budget execution

Federal reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications preferred (PMP/CPA/CGFM/CDFM)

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead a federal agency's financial management operations in a deadline-driven environment. The CFO will provide senior financial leadership, strategic guidance, and analytical oversight while ensuring strong internal controls and high-quality reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.

The role requires 12+ years of federal financial management experience, a Bachelor's degree, and an ability to advise