Senior Manager - Federal Financial Reporting Lead

<div class="content-intro"><p></p> <p><strong>Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation</strong></p> <p>Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.</p> <p>Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.</p></div><p><strong>Job Location:&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>This is a hybrid position requiring onsite support in Bethesda, MD three days per week.</p> <p><strong>Clearance:</strong></p> <p>Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p> <p data-start="93" data-end="534">In this position as a Federal Financial Reporting Manager, you will lead federal financial reporting operations, oversee contract performance, and serve as a key liaison between stakeholders, auditors, and program leadership. This role is responsible for managing reporting cycles, ensuring compliance with federal financial regulations, and delivering high-quality, audit-ready financial reporting packages. In this position, you will also:</p> <ul data-start="536" data-end="1360"> <li data-section-id="clwarq" data-start="536" data-end="655">Manage staffing, work assignments, schedules, deliverables, risks, meeting cadence, and overall contract performance.</li> <li data-section-id="18f8w4b" data-start="656" data-end="816">Lead or review federal financial statements, footnotes, trial balances, adjusted trial balances, edit checks, flux analysis, and financial reporting packages.</li> <li data-section-id="1iw805o" data-start="817" data-end="929">Review deliverables for accuracy, completeness, consistency, clarity, and audit-readiness prior to submission.</li> <li data-section-id="9dzq0f" data-start="930" data-end="1045">Coordinate responses to audit inquiries, PBC requests, corrective action items, and auditor follow-up activities.</li> <li data-section-id="16jtx0e" data-start="1046" data-end="1160">Prepare or review monthly status reports, dashboards, leadership briefings, issue papers, and executive updates.</li> <li data-section-id="1nxw46g" data-start="1161" data-end="1267">Identify reporting, audit, compliance, and operational risks and drive corrective actions to resolution.</li> <li data-section-id="1auhbzw" data-start="1268" data-end="1360">Serve as the primary interface with Government stakeholders and internal leadership teams.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.</li> <li data-section-id="1r119tt" data-start="1456" data-end="1558">10+ years of experience in federal financial reporting, federal accounting, or financial management.</li> <li data-section-id="1r119tt" data-start="1456" data-end="1558">5+ years of experience working with OMB A-136, USSGL, FASAB, Treasury reporting, GTAS, and federal financial statement preparation.</li> <li data-section-id="1r119tt" data-start="1456" data-end="1558">3+ years of experience managing federal financial management teams, deliverables, client communications, and reporting deadlines.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Desired Skills:</strong></p> <ul> <li data-section-id="urqzvg" data-start="1797" data-end="1891">Experience supporting year-end close activities and accelerated federal reporting timelines.</li> <li data-section-id="3bhnyy" data-start="1892" data-end="1998">Strong quality control and audit support experience related to federal financial reporting deliverables.</li> <li data-section-id="nsauok" data-start="1999" data-end="2134">Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with executive leadership and Government stakeholders.</li> <li data-section-id="1cnf350" data-start="2135" data-end="2236">Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced federal consulting environment.</li> <li data-section-id="1so14y3" data-start="2257" data-end="2356">Experience with Oracle Federal Financials, UFMS, or similar federal financial management systems.</li> <li data-section-id="cfcvt2" data-start="2357" data-end="2450">Experience supporting federal financial statement audits and corrective action initiatives.</li> <li data-section-id="2a9o36" data-start="2451" data-end="2486" data-is-last-node="">CPA, CGFM, or CDFM certification.</li> </ul> <p><em>At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $160,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training &amp; certification benefits, health &amp; wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.</em></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h5><span data-teams="true">The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.</span></h5> <h5><span data-teams="true">Blake Willson Group is an </span><span data-teams="true">Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and</span><span data-teams="true"> is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.</span></h5> <h5><span data-teams="true">Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf">Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal</a></span></h5> <h5><span data-teams="true">If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.</span></h5> <h5><span data-teams="true">Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.&nbsp;</span></h5></div>