Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field., Active security clearance (Secret)., 4+ years of experience in financial audit, consulting, or a similar role in a government or federal contracting environment., Strong understanding of federal financial regulations and excellent communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

Lead teams in reconciling and transforming accounting and financial processes.

Serve as a key liaison between government staff and contractors for documentation transfer.

Evaluate financial management practices and recommend process improvements.

Prepare detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders summarizing findings and recommendations.

Job description

This is a remote position.

McBride Consulting is seeking a Federal Financial Consultant to lead and support financial audit and business consulting assignments within a cleared environment. This role requires expertise in financial reconciliation, process transformation, and control enhancements. The ideal candidate will effectively bridge communication between government staff and contractors while providing strategic recommendations for resource allocation, contract management, and conflict resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead teams in reconciling and transforming accounting and financial processes to ensure efficient execution and enhanced internal controls.
Serve as a key liaison between government staff and contractors, ensuring the accurate and timely transfer of all critical documentation.
Conduct peer mediation during team conflicts to maintain alignment and productivity throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Evaluate current financial management practices, offering recommendations for process improvements and resource realignment to drive efficiency and compliance.
Oversee the distribution of resources and services via contracts, ensuring adherence to government regulations and best practices.
Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, and actionable insights for stakeholders.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal financial regulations, audit standards, and industry best practices to inform engagements.

Requirements

Required Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

Active security clearance (Secret).

4+ years of experience in financial audit, consulting, or a similar role in a government or federal contracting environment.

Strong understanding of federal financial regulations, accounting standards, and audit methodologies.

Proven experience in process improvement, resource allocation, and contract management.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively between diverse stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and facilitate resolution within project teams.

Proficiency in financial software and tools commonly used in government consulting environments.

Experience with audit tests (both internal control and substantive), as well as vouching transactions, verifying, recalculating account balances, and account reconciliations.

Experience providing general business consulting services, including performing research, analysis, and reporting.

Demonstrated experience in working with Federal or public sector clients.

Experience working in DOD environments.

Clear and concise communication.