Job Description

CSCI Consulting is looking for a an experienced Federal Financial Reporting Specialist to support the preparation, compilation, reconciliation, and quality review of federal agency financial reporting deliverables. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience developing the Agency Financial Report (AFR) and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), preparing financial statement note disclosures, and applying OMB Circular A-136 requirements within a federal financial reporting environment.

Responsibilities

Support the compilation, preparation, and quality review of the Agency Financial Report (AFR), including the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Develop and review financial statement note disclosures, ensuring consistency with financial statements, supporting schedules, and related narrative sections
Apply OMB Circular A-136 requirements throughout financial statement preparation, compilation, and review activities
Perform detailed tie-point checks, reconciliations, and cross-document validations to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of financial reporting artifacts
Utilize the GAO Financial Audit Manual (FAM) checklist to support documentation, review, quality assurance, and audit-readiness activities
Coordinate financial reporting inputs across stakeholders and workstreams, including monitoring dependencies, resolving discrepancies, and tracking outstanding items through completion
Support Department of War (DoW) trading partner elimination activities, as needed
Identify and communicate financial reporting issues, inconsistencies, risks, and dependencies to project leadership and client stakeholders
Develop and maintain detailed reporting schedules, trackers, and supporting documentation to facilitate timely completion of financial reporting requirements
Organize and maintain knowledge-management materials, reference documentation, and reporting artifacts
Develop concise, professional presentation materials and briefing slides to communicate financial reporting status, findings, issues, and other information to stakeholders

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Active Secret clearance or higher
Must be local to the Washington, D.C. metro area
Willing and able to work onsite three (3) days per week
Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management and accounting, preferably within a federal or defense-related environment
Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, financial reconciliation, and financial reporting
Proven understanding of budgetary-to-proprietary relationships within a federal general ledger framework
Creativity and adaptability in problem-solving
Ability to work with clients to understand their needs
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Professional presence

Preferred Skills

Experience supporting DoW / DoD financial management or financial reporting organizations
Experience supporting trading partner reconciliation and elimination activities
Knowledge-management experience, including organizing and maintaining financial reporting documentation, reference materials, and supporting artifacts
Experience developing and maintaining integrated reporting schedules, trackers, and deliverable calendars
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills and experience developing concise, executive- or stakeholder-ready presentations
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office in support of financial reporting and analysis
Prior experience supporting federal financial statement audits, audit readiness, or financial reporting remediation efforts
Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
Strong customer and vendor relationship skills
Demonstrated ability to comply with data standards and policies
Motivation to learn new technologies and methodologies that demonstrate value

About CSCI

CSCI is an award-winning information technology and financial management consulting firm founded on one simple philosophy: “Do what is right, always.” We apply this philosophy across all elements of our growing business, from delivering world-class services for customers to providing an environment where associates thrive both personally and professionally. At CSCI, work and fun aren’t diametrically opposed!