Federal FM Analyst Shiloh IL Security Clearance

Position: Federal FM Analyst | 10+ yrs | Shiloh IL with Security Clearance
Silverthorne Advisory Group is seeking a candidate to join an exciting and growing opportunity within the Defense sector. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to federal clients, leading audit readiness initiatives and broader financial management transformation efforts. Leveraging deep expertise in federal finance, accounting, and audit, you will drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and implement leading practices that enhance compliance, transparency, and organizational performance.

In this role, you will collaborate with senior client executives, Independent Public Accountants (IPA), and stakeholders across multiple government agencies to manage audit priorities, resolve complex financial issues, and deliver successful project outcomes. You will provide technical leadership, oversee key audit milestones, and identify opportunities to improve financial operations through strategic, data-driven solutions. As a leader in financial modernization, you will champion the use of advanced analytics and emerging technologies to transform financial operations.

This includes leveraging Power BI, Databricks, Palantir, Celonis, and other cloud-based analytics platforms to develop executive dashboards, automate financial reporting and audit support processes, improve data quality, and deliver actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making. You will help clients integrate innovative AI-driven capabilities into their financial management environment while fostering a data-driven culture across the organization. The ideal candidate brings more than 10 years of experience in federal financial management, audit readiness, accounting, or consulting, along with a demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage executive-level client relationships, and deliver complex engagements.

This role is well suited for a strategic leader who is passionate about modernizing government financial operations, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving meaningful business transformation through the intersection of finance, technology, and analytics. The position will be based at Scott AFB (Illinois): on-site. Responsibilities:

- Lead the assessment of financial risks, accounting processes, and financial reporting to strengthen internal controls and support enterprise-wide financial management modernization initiatives.

- Provide strategic financial and audit expertise throughout the system implementation lifecycle, partnering with business and technical teams to ensure financial, compliance, and audit requirements are incorporated into solution design.

- Develop, review, and enhance Process Control Narratives (PCNs) and related documentation to improve financial process transparency, standardization, and audit readiness.

- Apply federal internal control frameworks and guidance, including NIST 800-53 and FISCAM, to strengthen governance, improve compliance, and enhance the auditability of financial systems and business processes.

- Lead or support Business Process Reviews (BPRs), identifying opportunities to streamline operations, improve internal controls, and implement leading practices across financial management functions.

- Manage the development, execution, and monitoring of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), driving timely resolution of Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) and supporting successful audit outcomes.

- Leverage modern analytics and reporting tools, including Power BI, Databricks, Palantir, Celonis, and other data platforms, to automate reporting, analyze financial data, monitor audit progress, and deliver actionable insights that support executive decision-making.

- Collaborate with senior client leadership, Independent Public Accountants (IPA), and cross-functional stakeholders to manage audit priorities, mitigate risks, and successfully deliver complex financial transformation initiatives.

- Mentor junior team members, promote leading practices in federal financial management, and contribute to continuous improvement across client engagements. Required Skills - 10+ years of relevant federal experience
- Secret clearance or higher required (can be sponsored).

- Proactively manage multiple tasks and coordinate communications with stakeholders across varying organizations.

- Experience and knowledge of guidance from key regulatory agencies (Treasury, GAO, OMB, etc).

- Bachelor's and/or Master's degree from an accredited university. Desired Skills - CDFM, CGFM, CISA and/or CISSP certifications preferred.

- Familiarity with audit protocol and ongoing audit readiness efforts. Additional Details
- Compensation
- We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, and other considerations permitted by law.

- Healthcare
- We offer Health, Vision, and Dental Plans for our employees and their families.

- Retirement Plan
- We invest in your future with a competitive 401(k) plan, where we match…