Principal, Financial Compliance

Principal – Federal Program

Significance is a woman‑owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients, hiring the highest‑level experts who implement innovative solutions, and for fostering a fun culture that has earned us recognition as a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work for the last seven years.

• Provide strategic oversight of accounting, audit, and financial management operations for DoD‑supported programs.
• Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, FAR, and GAAP.
• Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of budgets, forecasts, cost estimates, and financial reports to inform decision‑making and maintain fiscal accountability.
• Lead internal audit processes and coordinate with external auditors to ensure transparency, compliance, and corrective action on findings.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on fiscal law, appropriations, and DoD financial systems, advising program managers and senior leadership on financial risks and opportunities.
• Implement internal controls, risk management practices, and process improvements to enhance financial stewardship.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align financial strategies with program objectives and mission requirements.

• Previous experience directly supporting Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) highly preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting and audit experience, preferably with direct DoD program exposure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DoD financial management systems, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Strong background in audit readiness, audit remediation, and compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems used in federal financial management (e.g., GFEBS, DEAMS).

• DoD experience desired.
• CPA preferred.

At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range based on local cost of labor benchmarks for each role, level, and geographic location. The salary range for this level is between $174,300 and $256,200 annually (Washington, DC). In addition, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package.

We carefully consider experience, job‑related skill sets, relevant education or training, and other business and organizational needs when determining compensation. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. If you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply.

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