Finance Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Key Responsibilities - Must be onsite for meetings in Washington, DC

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• Review operating budgets, analyze financial trends, develop budget projections, and recommend strategies to improve financial performance and resource allocation. 
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• Support the formulation of GPO's annual budget requests to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, including budget justifications, financial analysis, and appropriations reporting. 
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• Prepare and analyze financial data, cost estimates, reimbursements, managerial cost accounting reports, and five-year capital expenditure plans. 
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• Evaluate Revolving Fund reimbursements, Congressional and Office of the Federal Register (OFR) publication costs, and financial transactions to ensure compliance with Title 44. 
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• Provide expert guidance on federal financial management policies, accounting procedures, appropriations law, and regulatory compliance, including development of GPO's Accounting Policy Manual. 
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• Support financial audits, internal control assessments, risk management activities, and preparation of responses to audit findings and Congressional inquiries. 
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• Support GPO's Strategic Investment Committee through financial analysis, investment evaluations, reporting, meeting documentation, and recommendations. 
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• Develop financial reports, budget justifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), policy recommendations, and monthly project status reports. 
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• Evaluate financial management systems, identify process improvements, develop performance measures, and recommend solutions to improve operational efficiency and budget management. 
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• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to GPO personnel on federal financial management practices and regulatory requirements. 
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Required Qualifications  

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• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
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• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification  
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• 10+ years of federal experience applying, interpreting, and advising on federal budgeting, appropriations law, and financial management. 
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• Substantial specialized experience supporting Legislative Branch agencies , including agency-specific budgeting, accounting, financial systems, and regulatory requirements. 
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• At least 5 years of recent experience demonstrating expertise in federal financial management regulations, accounting standards, and budget formulation. 
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• Expert knowledge of GAO Green Book, GAO Yellow Book, and GAO Red Book, including federal internal controls, auditing standards, and appropriations law. 
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• Extensive experience with OMB Circular A-11, OMB Circular A-136, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) standards, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) standards, and Title 44. 
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• Experience developing Fiscal Year Budget Justification (Blue Book) schedules, annual spending plans, capital investment plans, and appropriations reports. 
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• Demonstrated expertise in managerial cost accounting, financial reporting, budget execution, internal controls, and strategic investment planning. 
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• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Adobe PDF, and GBIS/Oracle financial systems. 
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• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to prepare executive-level financial reports and recommendations. 
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Preferred Qualifications  

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• Expert knowledge and practical experience with Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004) . 
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• Experience supporting Congressional appropriations and oversight committees, including preparation of financial responses and legislative reporting. 
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• Familiarity with GPO financial operations, Revolving Fund management, and Strategic Investment Committee processes. 
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