Lead Property Accountant

Sawdey Solution Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

HSA contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Sawdey Solution Services seeks a highly experienced Lead Property Accountant to advise on planning, development, site location, and construction management for Shore Infrastructure projects. This role requires CPA and related certifications, with a focus on federal real property and program integrity.

The position involves collaboration with contractors, lessors, and government stakeholders, and offers telework/remote options along with robust benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Federal Real Property experience, including financial management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and operational support for PC&I and CSO projects, including cost estimating and reporting.
• Offer Civil Engineering expertise on CSO funds and backlog projects.
• Support organizational responses to Government requests and lease management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Federal policies and program integrity.

Skills

Federal real property experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Management, Engineering, or Business

Job description

Lead Property Accountant

Annual base salary range for this position is TBD. The salary information is a general guideline only. At Sawdey Solution Services, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. We will consider several factors when extending an offer to an applicant, including position, associated responsibilities, work experience, education, related training, and related skills.

Location: Washington, DC

Telework/Work‑from‑Home Authorized: Yes

About the Role

Sawdey Solution Services is seeking a highly experienced Lead Property Accountant to provide Civil Engineering and realty expertise to advise on planning, development, site location, construction management, general contracting oversight, cost control, build‑out management and coordination with relevant third parties (e.g., lessors, general contractors, etc.) for in‑process and planned Shore Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and operational management support for Procurement, Construction, and Improvement (PC&I) and Coastal and Shore Operations (CSO) projects, including project cost estimating, cost adjustments, spend plans, annual engineering and logistics policy updates, project cost treatment, and FSMS technical support.
• Provide Civil Engineering expertise on CSO funds to identify project status, review backlog maintenance projects and support quarterly Management Effectiveness Visits.
• Provide Civil Engineering expertise and support for organizational response to Government requests.
• Provide program support for lease management, tracking and reporting.
• Provide expertise on Federal Appropriation Law, Congressional/DHS/USCG Financial Policy to support engineering and logistics program integrity and operational compliance.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Federal Real Property, including Financial Management experience, including experience with FSMS, or similar ERP.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, competitive environment.

Education Requirements

• BA or BS in Management, Engineering, or Business.

Certificate, License, and Registration Requirements

• CPA certification.
• CDFM or CGFM certification.

Other Required Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to effectively communicate with customer and fulfill all duties and responsibilities as listed in the contract.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including, but not limited to: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Security Clearance Requirements

• Public Trust

US Citizenship Requirements

This position supports a U.S. Government Contract whose terms require Sawdey Solution Services to staff it only with U.S. Citizens.

Benefits

• Vibrant Company Culture: Become an integral part of our positive, encouraging, and uplifting team culture; we are all on this mission together!
• Healthy Work‑Life Balance: We place a strong emphasis on work‑life balance; we don't just talk the talk or walk the walk! We not only support, but highly encourage, prioritizing your health and well‑being.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive rates with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for you, your spouse, and your dependents.
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
  • Dependent‑care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal Holiday Observance.
  • Immediately vested 401(k) with employer matching.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Employee Referral program with compensated referrals!
  • Additional benefits offered.
• Grow With Us: We offer a paid Training and Tuition reimbursement program to help you advance and excel in your career. We prioritize internal promotions and success.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a disabled‑veterans‑41 CFR 60 1.4, equal opportunity employer. Devoted to creating a diverse and friendly workplace, we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, physical or mental disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or veteran status. Our goals and beliefs are that diverse backgrounds and experiences empower and enable us to offer our customers an unmatched level of service. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply!

This position is currently accepting applications.