Financial Specialist

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations. Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more. Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! Job Description The Financial Specialist will develop and manage secure financial mechanisms that allow for the secure disbursement of funds to multiple teams located worldwide in support of a federal project. This role reports to the Senior Operations Manager and coordinates with the Project Manager and Project Officer to ensure funds are disbursed in a secure and timely manner. The Financial Specialist will account for all funds, maintain financial records, and provide monthly reports to the Project Manager. The Financial Manger ensures teams are properly funded to ensure successful project delivery in a complex federal contracting environment. Key Responsibilities Oversee the timely disbursement of funds to project teams Create, develop, and manage secure funding mechanisms that can support project teams across multiple complex environments Conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies, and monitor funding mechanisms Build and maintain unique financial books to ensure proper accounting of all funds Prepare financial reports, and briefings on funding mechanisms Here’s What You Need Individual must have 15+ years of experience in the following areas: Sensitive operational and inter agency support Finance and Accounting HUMINT, Signature reduction support and infrastructure development Experience in risk management/reduction Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field; or 4 years additional equivalent work experience Minimum of 8 years of experience in a federal contracting environment Proven ability to interface effectively with personnel at all organizational levels, both technical and non technical Bonus Points If You Have Familiarity with federal contracting environments, governance processes, and compliance requirements Possess excellent analytical skills and problem-solving abilities Ability to work in a dynamic and challenging environment with the ability to handle stressful situations Be able to communicate details clearly and effectively verbally as well as in writing Attention to detail and the ability to effectively follow-through and manage reporting and project communications Security Requirements Top Secret clearance or higher required As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply. The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is: $116,900—$243,100 USD What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. 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