Remote Federal Finance Expert: Budget & Compliance

MAGNUS Management Group; Washington; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

MAGNUS Management Group invites a senior-level financial management professional to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) in Washington. The role centers on budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance across federal programs, with emphasis on GAO standards and Title 44.

You will influence policy, coordinate with leadership, and guide cost accounting, audits, and strategic investments, delivering executive-level financial analyses and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• CGFM certification.
• 15+ years in federal budgeting and financial management.
• Experience supporting Legislative Branch agencies.
• Expert knowledge of GAO Green, Yellow and Red Book auditing standards and Title 44.
• Familiarity with OMB Circulars A-11, A-136, FASAB and FASB.
• Ability to prepare executive-level financial reports and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape budget strategy: analyze operating budgets, forecast trends, and advise on allocations.
• Support the Congressional budget process: assist in developing budget justifications and analyses for the Legislative Branch appropriations subcommittee.
• Guide long-term financial planning: cost estimates, five-year plans, capital expenditures.
• Apply specialized expertise: evaluate reimbursements and publication costs for compliance with Title 44.
• Influence financial policy and regulatory compliance, including Accounting Policy Manual development.
• Support audits, internal controls assessments, and responses to audit findings.
• Provide financial analyses for the Strategic Investment Committee and project updates.
• Develop financial reports, SOPs, and policy recommendations for management.
• Drive process improvements: evaluate systems and implement measures to improve budget management and efficiency.
• Mentor and train GPO personnel on federal financial management practices.

Skills

Budget analysis

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

GAO standards

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

CPA license

CGFM certification

15+ years federal experience

Tools

GBIS/Oracle

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

MAGNUS Management Group invites a senior-level financial management professional to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) in Washington. The role centers on budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance across federal programs, with emphasis on GAO standards and Title 44.

You will influence policy, coordinate with leadership, and guide cost accounting, audits, and strategic investments, delivering executive-level financial analyses and recommendations.