Federal Financial Reporting Specialist

About the role

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!

At CSCI, our goal is to hire people with proven track records and retain them with an energizing, diverse company culture. We value each associate’s natural drive to excel, and we provide them with the freedom to do things their way. CSCI seeks the best and brightest in the industry—those who are ready to move their lives and career forward. Join us today and get excited about Mondays again!

Benefits of Working at CSCI

Competitive salaries

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package

Paid holidays aligned to the Federal calendar

Full health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Team building events

Professional development support

Legal

CSCI complies with all applicable Federal, state, and local employment regulations. Please reach out to HR@csciconsulting.com with any questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. CSCI provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require an accommodation, please contact CSCI Human Resources for further assistance. For questions regarding the qualifications listed above, please contact the CSCI Recruiting Team.

E-Verify

CSCI participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice

As part of the application and recruitment process, CSCI Consulting, Inc. may collect personal information as described under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

This information is collected solely for employment-related purposes, including evaluating your qualifications, processing your application, and complying with legal obligations.

By applying to this position, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the following notice regarding the collection of your personal information as a job applicant:

Categories of Information Collected: Personal identifiers, employment history, educational information, and any other information provided in your application or as part of the interview process.

Purposes for Collecting Information: To review your application, assess your qualifications, and manage the hiring process.

Retention and Security: Information collected will be retained indefinitely and will be securely stored and handled in accordance with CCPA guidelines and CSCI Consulting, Inc. policies.

Rights of Applicants: Under CCPA, California residents have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, delete it, and request restrictions on certain uses. However, some information may be retained as required by law.

For further information, or to exercise your rights under the CCPA, please contact CSCI’s HR team.

Disclaimer

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.