Senior Federal Finance Expert (Legislative Branch) — Remote

MAGNUS Management Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The candidate will lead budget formulation, financial analysis, and reporting across portfolios, ensuring alignment with Title 44 and OMB standards, while guiding audits and policy development. Strong communication and stakeholder skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Management, Law, or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• CGFM certification.
• 15+ years of federal experience applying, interpreting, and advising on budgeting, appropriations law, and financial management.
• Substantial experience supporting Legislative Branch agencies.

Responsibilities

• Review operating budgets and analyze financial trends to project budgets and allocate resources.
• Support the formulation of annual budgets and budget justifications for Legislative Branch appropriations.
• Prepare and analyze financial data, cost estimates, reimbursements, and managerial cost accounting reports.
• Evaluate compliance with Title 44 and related regulations in financial transactions.
• Provide guidance on federal financial management policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits, internal controls assessments, and responses to audit inquiries.
• Analyze financial systems and develop SOPs and policy recommendations.
• Develop financial reports and monthly project status updates.

Skills

Budget analysis

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree (MBA or related)

CPA license

CGFM certification

15+ years federal experience

Tools

GBIS/Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The candidate will lead budget formulation, financial analysis, and reporting across portfolios, ensuring alignment with Title 44 and OMB standards, while guiding audits and policy development. Strong communication and stakeholder skills are essential.