Senior Manager - Financial Systems Modernization

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 is a hybrid role, with occasional onsite work in Fort Belvoir, VA. 

Clearance:

Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.

Job Description:

In this position as Senior Manager of Financial Systems Modernization, you will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for sustaining and modernizing financial systems, ensuring audit readiness, managing internal controls, and supporting CIO compliance initiatives. Applying core principles from the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), you will initiate, plan, execute, monitor, and close complex projects that span accounting services, budget execution, audit response, IT financial management, and system integration. In this position, you will also:

• Manage the full lifecycle of initiatives involving the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), JICAP, DCAS, and other financial platforms.
• Oversee fit-gap analyses, software change management, user training, and help desk operations.
• Coordinate automation efforts using tools like UIPath.
• Support reporting and dashboard development using Oracle Analytics Server (OAS).
• Lead audit sustainment and remediation efforts, ensuring:
  • Timely responses to auditor requests.
  • Development of corrective action plans (CAPs).
  • Implementation of internal control testing aligned with FMFIA and OMB Circular A-123.
• Manage risk identification sessions.
• Facilitate Statement of Assurance deliverables.
• Support entity-level control assessments.
• Oversee IT financial planning, spend plan reconciliation, and compliance reporting across systems such as DITIP/SNaP-IT, DITPR/SITR, DCIM, IBF-DAP, and eMASS.
• Ensure scope alignment, stakeholder engagement, schedule control, and quality assurance across all workstreams.
• Maintain project documentation and track performance metrics.
• Communicate progress to senior leadership, ensuring all efforts meet mission objectives, regulatory standards, and audit expectations.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in project management.
• 8+ years of experience with DoD financial systems (DAI, DCAS, WAWF, JICAP) and federal audit frameworks.
• 8+ years of experience applying GAAP, FASAB standards, FMFIA, OMB Circulars, and DoD Financial Management Regulation, including leading audit response, internal control testing, and CAP development.
• Active PMP Certification. 

Desired Skills:

• CDFM or CPA certification desired.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, scope definition, schedule control, and risk mitigation.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, including developing SOPs, dashboards, and executive briefings.
• Experience with Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) and financial dashboard development.
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., UIPath), process improvement methodologies, and CIO compliance frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate interagency coordination, including work on Defense Business System certification.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 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 tim