Senior Finance Consultant

Senior Finance Consultant

Location: Mclean, VA

Work Type: Onsite

Remote Work: No

Job Description

Various macroeconomic and budget-related challenges are hampering effective public financial management. To address these challenges, governments are introducing reforms to measure effectiveness and efficiency of expenditure and to improve fiscal transparency. As part of our US Government & Public Sector (GPS) team, you will join a talented group of professionals to help federal, state and local government and public sector organizations improve planning, budgetary and financial performance, and to meet public transparency and accountability requirements.

Responsibilities

• As one of our finance professionals, you’ll help crucial government departments and agencies continuously achieve and sustain performance improvement in a rapidly changing environment. Working in multidisciplinary teams, often directly with leaders, you’ll bring diverse perspectives to every challenge.? We'll help you achieve your potential by supporting your professional development and by providing you with opportunities to build your skills in budget and cost optimization.? Key responsibilities of the position include: Supporting a current/future-state assessment for grants organization
• Write detailed finance position descriptions that align with the organization's goals and objectives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines related to a grants organization
• Establishing and maintaining internal and external relationships
• Developing reports, dashboards and schedules for the client and other parties
• Communicating and updating the management team on progress made
• Demonstrating flexibility when it comes to engagement needs
• Meeting firm utilization targets
• Guiding junior staff, reviewing their work and providing performance feedback
• Supporting people-related initiatives, including recruiting events and interview nights
• Staying current on CPE requirements and continuously improving technical skills

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and approximately two years of relevant work experience
• At least one year of experience preparing written or verbal materials, leading a team, and providing formal feedback
• Knowledge and experience working for a federal or state agency in the following areas:
• Grants management
• Federal financial management
• Cost analysis and cost modeling
• Benchmarking and gap analysis
• Business performance reporting
• Planning, programming, budgeting and execution (PPBE)
• ERP systems, consolidation tools and Reporting/BI platforms

Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.

Must have either a CDFM - Certified Defense Financial Manager or CGFM - Certified Government Financial Manager certification

Must have an active Top-Secret clearance, SCI, CI Polygraph clearance

Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. US Citizenship required. TS/SCI CI Poly clearance is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000 - $120,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.