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Finance Subject Matter Expert

Posted 4 days ago

magnus management groupPortland (ME)

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About the role

Key Responsibilities: Must be onsite for meetings in Washington, DCReview operating budgets, analyze financial trends, develop budget projections, and recommend strategies to improve financial performance and resource allocation. Support the formulation of GPO's annual budget requests to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, including budget justifications, financial analysis, and appropriations reporting. Prepare and analyze financial data, cost estimates, reimbursements, managerial cost accounting reports, and five-year capital expenditure plans. Evaluate Revolving Fund reimbursements, Congressional and Office of the Federal Register (OFR) publication costs, and financial transactions to ensure compliance with Title 44. Provide expert guidance on federal financial management policies, accounting procedures, appropriations law, and regulatory compliance, including development of GPO's Accounting Policy Manual. Support financial audits, internal control assessments, risk management activities, and preparation of responses to audit findings and Congressional inquiries. Support GPO's Strategic Investment Committee through financial analysis, investment evaluations, reporting, meeting documentation, and recommendations. Develop financial reports, budget justifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), policy recommendations, and monthly project status reports. Evaluate financial management systems, identify process improvements, develop performance measures, and recommend solutions to improve operational efficiency and budget management. Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to GPO personnel on federal financial management practices and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licenseCertified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification 10+ years of federal experience applying, interpreting, and advising on federal budgeting, appropriations law, and financial management. Substantial specialized experience supporting Legislative Branch agencies, including agency-specific budgeting, accounting, financial systems, and regulatory requirements. At least 5 years of recent experience demonstrating expertise in federal financial management regulations, accounting standards, and budget formulation. Expert knowledge of GAO Green Book, GAO Yellow Book, and GAO Red Book, including federal internal controls, auditing standards, and appropriations law. Extensive experience with OMB Circular A-11, OMB Circular A-136, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) standards, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards, and Title 44. Experience developing Fiscal Year Budget Justification (Blue Book) schedules, annual spending plans, capital investment plans, and appropriations reports. Demonstrated expertise in managerial cost accounting, financial reporting, budget execution, internal controls, and strategic investment planning. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Adobe PDF, and GBIS/Oracle financial systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to prepare executive-level financial reports and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications: Expert knowledge and practical experience with Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004). Experience supporting Congressional appropriations and oversight committees, including preparation of financial responses and legislative reporting. Familiarity with GPO financial operations, Revolving Fund management, and Strategic Investment Committee processes.

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