Financial Management Strategist

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Rockville
Posted on: January 22, 2023

Job Description:

Job Family:Finance & Accounting ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Top Secret SCI with PolygraphWhat You Will Do:The Guidehouse Team supports the front office management of the government's program including financial strategy, plans and budget functions, and strategic communications. There are many challenges that the client faces in dealing with competing priorities of various divisions and the limits of funding for the government. Further, Guidehouse supports the government with executive level briefings related to program execution and out-year plans.Our Financial Management and Budget Strategists help federal clients execute their missions and optimize their budget and finances, including supporting the areas of budget formulation and execution against plans. We understand the central functionality of the budget role within the office and the crucial need for data accuracy and insights during input transactions and output reconciliations. The Guidehouse team remains cognizant of the dual focus of the budget team to handle responsibilities of the budget requirements for the office as well as the mission critical management of budget execution to support senior decision-makers including:Support the Chief of Programmatic in preparing materials for presentation to senior leadership and to external oversight entities for effective communication over program value and successes as well as challenges.Conduct cyclical and ad-hoc analysis of budget data for timely response to internal and external inquiries using tools such as Excel, Tableau, and Cognos.Develop and maintain budget execution modules which cross walk current year execution data from the customers source financial system of record to its internal plans/WBS for analysis against baseline amounts.Identify, design, and implement improved processes that transform the budget function and provide lasting change by empowering the federal workforce to sustain improved operations, to include support in the development of functional requirements related to the budget process.Support to the Chief of Budget and Finance throughout all budget exercises, to include IPOM, IpBS, and CBJB.What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT TOP SECRET/SCI federal security clearance with a Full Scope/Lifestyle (FS) polygraph
• Bachelor Degree
• Five (5) years minimum years' experienceWhat Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Bachelor Degree of Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
  • CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP
  • Prior experience supporting client in prep for Congressional Quarterlies and other oversight briefings
  • Financial business process reengineering
  • Budget Planning and Execution
  • Flexibility is a must, as well as the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
  • Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to coordinate multiple work streams, multi-task, and work to support tight deadlines and monitor execution if the client's budget against plans
  • Strong interpersonal skills and proven experience in building partnerships with business and executive stakeholders as applicable
  • Demonstrated ability to use data from government financial and budget systems
  • Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office software including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau and Power BI a plus
  • Incorporate clients and product owners feedback and experience into financial and business processes to foster continuous improvement
  • Work with technical teams to design and implement business processes to optimize performance
  • Support the development of project plans, review and communicate project progress, challenges and time lines to allow for executive level decision makingWhat We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:
    • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
    • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
    • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
    • Basic Life & Supplemental Life
    • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
    • Student Loan PayDown
    • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
    • Skills Development & Certifications
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
    • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
    • Mobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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