Financial Management Team Lead

Job Description: The selected candidate will work as a Financial Management Team Lead to oversee the execution of task order requirements in support of the U.S. Army's Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) objectives. The Team Lead will be responsible for coordinating, tracking, and ensuring the successful completion of all assigned tasks under their respective task order award. This role includes direct engagement with Army civilian leadership, ownership of project progress reporting, and ensuring that financial improvement initiatives are executed in accordance with Army FIAR guidance and within the established period of performance. The Team Lead must be available during all core working hours and serve as the primary point of contact for their assigned task order.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Worksite details: National Capital Region (NCR) and Other Remote Locations

Duties will include:

Serve as the primary lead and point of contact for all assigned task order activities related to Army Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) objectives.

Manage the execution, coordination, and tracking of tasks associated with audit remediation, internal controls testing, and corrective action implementation.

Brief the Civilian Government Lead regularly on the status of assigned objectives, milestones, risks, and progress toward financial improvement goals.

Monitor and ensure completion of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) issued by external auditors.

Support Test of Design (ToD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (ToE) processes by coordinating documentation, managing timelines, and ensuring deliverable quality.

Oversee coordination of Provided By Client (PBC) responses and audit documentation for site visits, walkthroughs, and testing activities.

Review and validate Key Supporting Documentation (KSDs) for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with Army financial reporting requirements.

Maintain clear communication with Army stakeholders and external auditors, ensuring alignment on financial processes, internal controls, and audit readiness efforts.

Use Army systems (e.g., GFEBS, LMP, DPAS) to support audit documentation, data analysis, and financial control reviews.

Track and report task order performance, manage team workflows, and escalate risks or delays to engagement management in a timely manner.

Prepare and deliver briefings, updates, and reports to both internal and external stakeholders regarding progress toward task order objectives.

Team Lead Responsibilities:

Lead a team of consultants and analysts assigned to the task order; manage day-to-day execution of responsibilities and monitor individual progress.

Ensure alignment of all work products with task order objectives, client expectations, and Army audit readiness standards. Provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to team members to ensure high-quality deliverables and continued task momentum.

Maintain availability during all designated core working hours to support client needs, team collaboration, and progress updates.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Management/Administration (if the individual did not receive a Bachelor's in one of these fields but received a Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, then the Master's may serve in place of the Bachelor's degree); one of the following active and current certifications issued by appropriate licensing authority: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

Ten (10) years of experience with Federal financial management, including four (4) years of Federal accounting experience.

Active minimum DoD SECRET Clearance is required. Candidate must be able to possess an interim SECRET clearance to be considered.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) preferred

Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills

Ability to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating with team members and across various organizations.

Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and client.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented.

Ability to work independently within a team environment and with a customer service focus.

Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Why join Thompson Gray?

Thompson Gray is a multi-year winner of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber Best Places to Work, recognized for our exceptional company culture that values employees and customers alike.

Here's what makes Thompson Gray special:

Competitive pay based on your qualifications Excellent benefits, including:

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match

Additional perks:

TG Swag - receive company-branded items during onboarding and seasonal shipments to your home Dependent Scholarship Program - supporting the education of employees' children

Tuition Assistance for furthering your own education Professional Development opportunities

Generous time-off policies, including 18 days of paid time off, 10 Federal Holidays, and flexible scheduling Annual donation to the charity of your choice

Regular team-building events, such as lunches, after-hours gatherings, seasonal family-friendly events, and our memorable annual holiday party

Join Thompson Gray and become part of a dynamic team committed to excellence, innovation, and community.

Thompson Gray is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation national origin, protected veteran status or disability. Thompson Gray, Inc. welcomes minority and veteran applicants.