DoW Financial Policy Manager Job Arlington area,Virginia USA,Accounting

Finance & Accounting Consulting Position

Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Conduct research on current and emerging accounting standards and federal financial reporting guidance

Perform benchmarking on accounting and reporting best practices across the DoW and U.S. government

Evaluate DoW business practices/processes against current and emerging federal accounting standards and reporting guidance

Develop position/whitepapers to support the DoW's application of federal financial accounting standards, including developing recommendations

Present findings, recommendations, analysis of alternatives, or similar to leadership and internal and external stakeholders

Develop and update financial management policy and reporting guidance

Support the DoW's engagement with external organizations and working groups on federal accounting and reporting matters such as the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor degree in a business-related field such as finance, accounting, information systems, data analytics, or economics
TEN (10) or more years of professional experience related to developing financial accounting policy, implementing federal financial accounting standards, and/or federal financial statement preparation and reporting

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Knowledge of and experience with assessing or applying federal accounting and reporting guidance to include Treasury Financial Manual, United States Standard General Ledger, authoritative guidance issued by the FASAB and GAO, and OMB Circular A-136
Experience with engaging industry and the standard-setting bodies, including monitoring, reviewing, or commenting on emerging guidance or participating in relevant working groups
Relevant industry certification such as a CPA, CDFM, CGFM
Federal audit or audit remediation experience

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan Pay Down
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.