Senior Associate - Financial Management Analyst

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship

Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.

Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to harnessing technology to improve financial stewardship for the welfare, defense, and security of our nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.

Job Location: 

This role is 100% on-site in Washington, DC.

Clearance:

Must have an active TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Job Description:

In your role as a Senior Associate, you will provide expertise to support audit efforts for Plant, Property and Equipment (PP&E) and Real Property business process areas as it relates to the Agency's overarching financial goals and mission needs and for identification, development and implementation of enduring/repeatable processes that completely and accurately identify, value and report RP with the use of the customer's business system(s). In this position, you will also:

• Bring knowledge and experience with relevant laws and regulations (FASAB, OMB A-123, etc) to resolve open NFRs and allow for complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting of real property.
• Focus on supporting the customer to become audit ready for the following areas:
  • Real Property (Building and Structure).
  • Deferred Maintenance. 
• Focus on developing valuation packages under SFFAS 50 for opening balances. 
• Focus on improving the business processes to improve internal controls. 
• Analyze transactional GL activity. 
• Develop Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Remediation Packages. 
• Research and develop white papers as needed.
• Coordinate and document SOPs.
• Focus on Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Effectiveness (TOE) of internal controls.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of federal financial accounting and/or auditing experience.

Desired Skills:

• CPA, CDFM, and/or CGFM certification preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Audit remediation and/or audit liaison experience.
• CAP/NFR Familiarity.
• Financial reporting, financial statement audit, general ledger, and/or balance sheet familiarity.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $130,000 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 & certification benefits, health & 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.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not 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 necessary. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group 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 to ensure a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.

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