Subject Matter Expert - Financial Management

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship

Blake Willson Group (BWG) is a fast-growing firm delivering comprehensive professional services and technology solutions to Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Blake Willson Group has grown rapidly since its inception, securing consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious honor designated for America’s most successful companies. We are internationally recognized for quality management practices and nationally recognized as a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) training provider.

Built on our foundational values of Service to Others, Leadership, Diversity, Dependability, Integrity, and Grit, BWG commits to harnessing technology to improve financial stewardship for the welfare, defense, and security of our nation. Members of the Blake Willson Group team are passionate and enthusiastic, working towards a common goal of exceptional client support.

Job Location: 

This role is 100% remote.

Clearance:

This position requires an active Secret security clearance. 

Job Description:

Blake Willson Group is seeking a highly experienced Subject Matter Expert in Financial Management to provide expert accounting, audit, and change management support. This role will contribute to achieving an unmodified audit opinion by improving financial data integrity, strengthening internal controls, and modernizing financial management capabilities. In this position, your job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide professional Federal accounting and auditing solutions to enhance the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of financial data.
• Identify business process risks and implement effective internal control frameworks, policies, and procedures to mitigate those risks.
• Support the production and accuracy of financial statements and footnotes.
• Assist in the modernization of financial management capabilities through innovative technologies, process reengineering, and system development.
• Align financial management efforts with strategy through governance, communications, and knowledge management.
• Conduct audit support and remediation, including data reconciliation, internal control assessments, and development of corrective action plans (CAPs).
• Ensure compliance with DoD financial policies, directives, and applicable laws and regulations, such as GAAP, SFFAS, FFMIA, and FMFIA.
• Provide expertise in DoD acquisition processes, enterprise business systems convergence, and financial system evaluations.
• Support leadership in strategic communications, training, and change management initiatives related to financial management and audit readiness.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 15+ years of Federal financial management experience.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with Federal audit processes and procedures is strongly desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Proficiency in Advana or similar DoD analytics platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Internal Control Testing (ToD/ToE) methodologies.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $121,000 to $131,000 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 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 necessary. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group 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 to ensure a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

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.