Senior Associate - Financial Management Analyst

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation

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.

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.

Job Location: 

This role is 100% on-site in Washington, DC at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB).

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 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.

Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and 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.

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: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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

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.