Lead Financial Management Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Provide technical direction for Compliance Reviews and Documentation Reviews pertaining to Federal financial assistance recipients.

• Lead Documentation Reviews in line with established review methodologies and contractual obligations.

• Assist in Compliance Reviews by conducting financial analysis, reviewing documentation, and performing compliance testing.

• Engage in planning meetings and review assignments.

• Analyze applicable laws, regulations, client guidance, and recipient documentation.

• Organize review schedules, milestones, and assigned tasks.

• Assess financial management systems and internal controls.

• Evaluate adherence to Federal regulations, grant requirements, contractual obligations, and established policies and procedures.

• Execute document reviews, interviews, analytical procedures, and transaction testing.

• Verify supporting documentation and assess financial records for accuracy and compliance.

• Compile and maintain comprehensive workpapers, supporting documentation, and review evidence.

• Identify findings, compliance risks, control deficiencies, and areas for improvement.

• Draft reports, findings, recommendations, and supporting documentation.

• Facilitate entrance and exit conferences with recipients.

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Government representatives to coordinate review activities.

• Ensure deliverables are precise, complete, timely, and adhere to established quality standards.

• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to Financial Management Specialists, Financial Analysts, and other designated project staff.

• Uphold confidentiality regarding sensitive financial and program information.

• Assist in follow-up activities for corrective actions.

• Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives and lessons learned.

• Execute additional duties as assigned to support contract objectives.

• Report to Kingstonville's appointed Project Manager and provide support to additional clients and projects as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or an approved equivalent substitution.

• At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven experience managing projects that involve financial reviews, compliance reviews, or Federal grant oversight.

• Strong leadership, personnel management, and project management capabilities.

• Knowledge of Federal financial management principles and internal controls.

• Proficient in analyzing financial records and identifying compliance risks.

• Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to produce technical documentation, reports, and executive-level briefings.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Preferred: Certified Public Accountant.

• Preferred: Familiarity with 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance) and Federal grant requirements.

• Preferred: Experience in evaluating internal controls, financial management systems, and regulatory compliance.

• Preferred: Experience collaborating with Federal clients in a team-oriented environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K with a company match.

• Commuter benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid time off.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.