Senior Associate - Federal Financial Analyst

Job Location: 

This is a hybrid role, with an onsite requirement in Washington, DC 1-2 times a week. 

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance. 

Job Description:

Blake Willson Group is seeking a highly experienced Federal Financial Analyst to support our federal clients in achieving improved financial integrity, audit readiness, and operational effectiveness. This role requires deep expertise in accounting, audit remediation, and financial transformation within the Department of Defense (DoD) or other federal agencies. As a key contributor to our FIAR efforts, you will work directly with stakeholders to enhance financial data accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and modernize financial management systems. This position requires hands-on experience supporting one or more of the following federal financial domains or systems: IUS/Leases, Real Property, EBS-C, or FFMIA compliance efforts. Your efforts will directly support the goal of achieving an unmodified audit opinion. In this position, your job duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Support the production and accuracy of quarterly and annual financial statements and footnotes.
• Conduct audit support and remediation activities, including data reconciliation, internal control assessments, and the development of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• Assist in the modernization of financial management capabilities through process reengineering, adoption of emerging technologies, and system development.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD and federal financial policies, directives, and standards including GAAP, SFFAS, FFMIA, and FMFIA.
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination, communication, and collaboration with stakeholders across finance, audit, and technology teams.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of financial management experience.
• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• 1+ year of experience supporting IUS/Leases, Real Property, EBS-C, or FFMIA compliance efforts within a financial environment.

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.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $85,000 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.