Lead Financial Program Specialist

Customs and Border Protection; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Finance in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a professional to provide technical guidance on financial operations and support management with financial reporting and compliance. The role includes coordinating team efforts and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and policies.

Applicants should meet government qualification requirements and complete required assessments as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Background in federal financial management or related operations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical guidance and assistance to management and financial program staff on financial management, accounting, revenue collection, bond management, audit oversight, internal controls, financial reporting, or related financial operations.
• Leading or coordinating team members by assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring progress, reviewing work products, resolving issues, and supporting completion of financial program objectives.
• Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements, accounting documents, audit responses, activity summaries, or financial reports to support management decision‑making, program oversight, and regulatory compliance.
• Interpreting and applying financial laws, regulations, policies, directives, rulings, or audit findings to assess compliance, identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and improve financial management procedures.
• Analyzing financial transactions, systems, processes, and internal controls to identify risks, resolve operational issues, improve reporting reliability, and support accountability for financial or revenue‑related programs.

Job description

Customs and Border Protection, Office of Finance in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a professional to provide technical guidance on financial operations and support management with financial reporting and compliance. The role includes coordinating team efforts and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and policies.

Applicants should meet government qualification requirements and complete required assessments as part of the process.