Senior Lead Accountant (Federal Agency)

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in the areas of Acquisition & Procurement Support, (IT) Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title: Senior Lead Accountant (Federal Agency)

Client: Federal Agency

Location: Washington, D.C.

Clearance: Public Trust or be able to obtain one

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.

Number of Position(s): 1

Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm

Work Day: Monday – Friday

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Senior Lead Accountant to provide expert leadership and oversight in all federal accounting and financial management areas. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise in federal guidelines, superior leadership abilities, and a proven track record of managing complex accounting operations. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert who can guide a team and ensure strict compliance with all regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision: Provide first-level supervision and leadership to an accounting analyst team, including assigning work, providing guidance, conducting performance reviews, and fostering professional development
• Financial Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of operational accounting, including managing multi-year and no-year appropriations, and ensure proper accounting for various types of funding (e.g., O&M, Procurement)
• Technical Compliance & Reporting: Ensure all financial practices and reports comply with the CFO Act, OMB Regulations, GAAP, FASAB standards, GAO policies, and DHS Financial Management procedures. Prepare and review complex financial statements and reports
• Systems Expertise: Utilize Oracle Systems and other financial systems to manage data, generate reports, and ensure the integrity of financial information. Demonstrate mastery of the USSGL and Treasury Account Symbols
• Policy & Procedure Adherence: Maintain a thorough understanding of and ensure adherence to policies from the Department of the Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service and other governing bodies
• Strategic Analysis: Apply advanced knowledge of budgetary and proprietary accounting principles to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide strategic recommendations to management
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• A minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
• At least 8 years of experience in a team lead or first-level supervisory role
• Demonstrated specialized experience in federal operational accounting or auditing
• Deep, practical knowledge of Federal financial systems, policies, and standards, including:
• CFO Act, OMB Regulations, GAAP, FASAB, and GAO (Yellow Book) standards
• USSGL and Treasury Account Symbols
• Experience with multi-year and no-year appropriations
• High proficiency with Oracle Financial Systems
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  
  

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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