Certified Public Accountant / Federal Financial Manager

Position Type: Direct Hire / Full-Time

Pay: $70,000-$85,000 (3-5 years); $85,000-$105,000 (5-8 years); $105,000-$125,000 (8-16 years); $125,000-$170,000 (16+ years)

Location: Arlington, VA 22202 - Hybrid

Years of Experience Required: 3+ years

Clearance: Active Secret Clearance required

Certification: Active CPA license required

Hiring Timeline: Immediate

Company: The name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with LaunchCode; it is a position through LaunchCode, working with one of our partner companies.

Disclaimer: We are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role. U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Clearance are required for this position.

Position Overview:

Our partner is seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to support federal government and Defense sector clients with financial management modernization, internal controls, financial reporting transformation, audit readiness, and digital transformation initiatives.

The successful candidate will help design, implement, and optimize financial reporting solutions using OneStream while supporting financial statement preparation, consolidation, reporting automation, and advanced analytics. This role combines federal financial management, business process transformation, enterprise system implementation, data governance, automation, and emerging technologies to improve financial reporting and operational performance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead financial management consulting engagements supporting federal government and Defense clients.
• Design, implement, and optimize enterprise financial statement reporting solutions using OneStream.
• Modernize financial statement preparation, consolidation, account reconciliations, and management reporting processes.
• Support financial management transformation initiatives aligned with federal digital modernization strategies.
• Evaluate and improve financial reporting processes, internal controls, and governance frameworks.
• Assess business processes and recommend solutions that enhance financial operations, transparency, and accountability.
• Support federal financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP, FASAB standards, and OMB guidance.
• Assist agencies in achieving audit readiness by strengthening financial controls, documentation, and supporting evidence.
• Develop standardized financial reporting models, dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting capabilities.
• Perform financial process assessments and identify opportunities to automate manual reporting activities.
• Lead requirements gathering, business process design, solution configuration, testing, user acceptance, and deployment activities for OneStream implementations.
• Collaborate with finance, accounting, budget, acquisition, and IT stakeholders to integrate financial management solutions across enterprise systems.
• Support ERP modernization initiatives and integration with financial, budgeting, and data warehouse platforms.
• Develop business cases, roadmaps, and implementation strategies for financial transformation initiatives.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, operational efficiencies, cost savings, and opportunities for performance improvement.
• Leverage data analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and business intelligence tools to enhance financial reporting and executive decision-making.
• Advise clients on internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR), enterprise risk management, and governance best practices.
• Support compliance with the CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, DATA Act, OMB Circular A-123, and other applicable federal guidance.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, financial analyses, recommendations, and client deliverables.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, federal financial management initiatives, and industry leading practices.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret Clearance.
• 3+ years of experience in management consulting, public accounting, or federal financial management.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting federal audit, audit readiness, internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR), or financial process improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of federal financial reporting, financial statement preparation, and financial consolidation processes.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, FASAB standards, and federal financial management regulations.
• Familiarity with OMB Circular A-123, FMFIA, FFMIA, CFO Act, DATA Act, and other federal financial management requirements.
• Experience conducting business process assessments and designing future-state financial processes.
• Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into functional system designs and reporting solutions.
• Experience developing financial reports, dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level reporting using OneStream or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, or CGI Momentum.
• Experience integrating financial systems with budgeting, planning, and data warehouse solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
• Experience leveraging data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence to improve financial reporting and business processes.
• Ability to communicate complex financial and technical concepts to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience preparing executive presentations, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client engagements and deliver high-quality consulting services.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams consisting of finance, accounting, IT, and program management professionals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and other business intelligence and reporting tools.

Desired Skills/Experience:

• Experience with OneStream Financial Close, Account Reconciliations, Planning, or Reporting modules.
• Knowledge of Intelligent Automation, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), or AI-enabled financial management solutions.
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) preferred.
• Experience with cloud-based financial management platforms and digital transformation initiatives.
• Previous experience with a Big Four accounting firm or federal management consulting practice is a plus.

Additional Details:

• Healthcare - Health, Vision, and Dental Plans are available for employees and their families.
• Retirement Plan - Competitive 401(k) plan with 100% matching on employee contributions up to the first 6%, with access to Vanguard Admiral funds.
• Paid Time Off - Generous paid leave based on length of service.
• Bonus System - Bonuses are available to employees who meet and exceed goals throughout the year.
• Professional Development - Support for career growth through training programs and certifications.
• Company Retreats & Team Events - Sponsored trips, team-building activities, and annual conferences related to your skillset.