Significance is a womanowned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highestlevel experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business JournalBest Place to Work each of the last six years.
We are seeking a Certified Financial Manager to support an opportunity with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The Appalachian Regional Commission is an economic development partnership entity of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARCs mission is to innovate partner and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in the region.
This position is contingent on contract award and work is expected to be performed on a hybrid basis 2 days per week onsite in Washington DC).
In this role you will:
Be responsible for ongoing development maintenance and integrity of accounting processes at ARC. This position serves as a technical advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Administrator on financial matters including the application of Federal accounting and audit standards improvement of financial controls and automation of financial information. The incumbent ensures that ARC utilizes processes that are suitable for the accounting standards it employs and provides ARC management (Federal State and Commission) with financial performance data and reports required for program management across a wide range of areas.
Serve as a technical advisor to the Division Director on financial matters including the application of Federal accounting and audit standards improvement of financial controls and cash management processes and automation of financial information. Advise on improvement of accounting processes including related coding and other accounting controls that properly record obligations and payments under approved Commission grant program and administrative accounts.
Lead ARC Internal Control Program Process as guided by GAO and OMB A123.
Oversee Internal control over Financial Reporting: Supervise the outsourced accounting function producing financial statements that include child agencies. Coordinate with Budget Director or Representative on budget tracking ensuring the reasonableness of SF133 Budget Report. Process and/or reconcile National Finance Center and Paylocity payroll activities.
At Significance your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role level and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation including but not limited to experience; jobrelated skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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