Lead Accountant – Federal Financial Leadership

DLA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Richmond, VA seeks a Lead Accountant to oversee financial policy administration, disclosures, and health reporting. You will lead a team, assign and track tasks, and ensure timely, compliant outputs. A DoD Financial Management Level 2 certification is required within 2 years, with transcripts and federal qualification considerations.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, eligibility for DoD governance, and a highly accountable leadership approach to align with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or public administration with 24 accounting hours; must submit transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Leads administration of financial policies, advises on new laws, and reports on financial health.
• Assigns, tracks, and reviews team tasks to ensure timely, high-quality work.
• Coordinates with supervisor on performance management and resources.
• Coaches and coordinates team initiatives and fosters consensus-building.
• Represents team to obtain resources and resolve major issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Policy interpretation

Negotiation

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration/finance/public administration with 24 accounting hours

Tools

USSGL

Job description

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) in Richmond, VA seeks a Lead Accountant to oversee financial policy administration, disclosures, and health reporting. You will lead a team, assign and track tasks, and ensure timely, compliant outputs. A DoD Financial Management Level 2 certification is required within 2 years, with transcripts and federal qualification considerations.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, eligibility for DoD governance, and a highly accountable leadership approach to align with