Financial Internal Control Manager

Job Title: Risk/Internal Control Manager
Location: Hybrid - Arlington, VA (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Pay Rate: $45-$55/hr
Clearance Requirement: Secret Clearance

Position Overview:


The Army is actively working to establish accurate opening balances for Plant, Property, and Equipment (PP&E), including Real Property (RP), on its annual financial statements. This initiative seeks to remediate material weaknesses identified by an Independent Public Accountant (IPA) regarding RP, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting. The Financial Internal Control Manager will support the Army National Guard (ARNG) G-9 in achieving financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and process enhancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate Documentation: Assess and verify key supporting documents essential for revaluation data elements.
• Conduct Process Walkthroughs: Analyze Real Property processes, including acquisitions, physical inspections, and disposals.
• Identify and Address Control Deficiencies: Recognize gaps in internal controls and processes, developing and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare Supporting Documentation: Generate thorough reports to substantiate recommendations for improving previously inadequate documentation.
• Develop and Deliver Training: Create training materials and conduct sessions for ARNG personnel across the 54 States, Territories, and the District of Columbia.
• Implement "Get Well" Plans: Partner with individual facilities to design improvement strategies based on identified weaknesses.
• Research and Apply Best Practices: Investigate and propose industry best practices for sustainable Real Property management beyond the revaluation process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education & Certifications: Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or Business Management OR one of the following certifications: CPA, CISA, PMP, CGFM, or CDFM.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of experience in federal financial management.
• Federal Accounting Expertise: At least two (2) years of direct experience with federal accounting principles and practices.
• Internal Controls Proficiency: Strong background in assessing and enhancing internal control environments.
• Real Property/PP&E Knowledge: Understanding of financial accounting principles related to Real Property and PP&E.

Additional Requirements:

• Location: Candidates must be local to Arlington, VA, and available to be onsite in Arlington and/or Tysons Corner three times per week.
• Travel Commitment: Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, visiting ARNG facilities nationwide.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI/Power Apps is preferred.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and presentation abilities.
• Work Environment: Hybrid role with 60% office-based work and 40% remote work when not traveling.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for professionals with a strong financial management background to contribute to a high-impact federal initiative while working in a flexible hybrid environment.