Senior Financial Systems & Operations Lead – DoD ERP

Silverthorne Advisory Group; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Silverthorne Advisory Group is seeking a Senior Financial Management Consultant – Team Lead to support federal financial management and modernization initiatives within the Defense sector. The role leads a team of junior professionals, manages project deliverables, and acts as the primary liaison between client and project team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex projects, translating client needs into actionable requirements, strengthening internal controls, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in financial management, federal consulting, accounting, audit readiness, or related fields.
• At least 3 years of experience managing, mentoring, or leading junior staff.
• Experience managing multiple projects, workstreams, or deliverables in a dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, internal controls, and financial management processes.
• Experience working with large datasets and synthesizing complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate with stakeholders across multiple organizations.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools such as SQL, Databricks, and iQuery.
• Interim Secret clearance or higher; Silverthorne Advisory Group is able to sponsor eligible candidates.
• Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of four to five junior staff members, ensuring timely completion of technical and functional deliverables.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client and translate business needs into clear functional requirements.
• Develop, manage, and oversee multiple project plans with varying levels of complexity.
• Support ERP modernization and system enhancement initiatives to strengthen internal controls and improve financial management processes.
• Develop and implement data governance protocols to improve data quality, consistency, and integration between financial systems.
• Ensure financial systems align with applicable Standard Financial Information Structure (SFIS) guidelines.
• Manage Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) from development through implementation and closure, including resolution of related Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs).
• Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Communicate project status, risks, findings, and recommendations to clients, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities and communications across multiple organizations and stakeholder groups.
• Identify opportunities for additional client support, process improvements, and future business growth.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Mentoring/people leadership

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree / Master's degree

Tools

SQL

Databricks

iQuery

Job description

Silverthorne Advisory Group is seeking a Senior Financial Management Consultant – Team Lead to support federal financial management and modernization initiatives within the Defense sector. The role leads a team of junior professionals, manages project deliverables, and acts as the primary liaison between client and project team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing complex projects, translating client needs into actionable requirements, strengthening internal controls, and