Working Capital Fund Accounting Lead Analyst – ESAG

This is a remote position.

Working Capital Fund Accounting Lead Analyst – ESAG

BizFirst is assisting our client with recruiting a full-time Working Capital Fund Accounting Lead Analyst to support the Enterprise Space Activity Group (ESAG) initiative with the U.S. Space Force. Our client is a boutique consulting firm that employs professionals with niche expertise to help the federal government execute strategic initiatives, modernize financial systems, and ensure operational excellence within defense programs.

Secret Clearance Required

What You Will Do

In this role, you will serve as the lead accounting professional overseeing key financial operations, reporting, and analysis within the Air Force Working Capital Fund (WCF) environment. You will provide subject matter expertise on federal accounting standards, lead financial closeout and reconciliation efforts, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting data to support decision-making and audit readiness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and lead the execution of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closeout processes within the WCF
  
• Ensure compliance with federal accounting standards (e.g., SFFAS) and DoD financial policies
  
• Lead the preparation and validation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and internal control documentation
  
• Provide detailed analysis of accounting transactions, adjustments, and variances
  
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of financial deliverables
  
• Support audit readiness, remediation planning, and responses to inquiries from external oversight bodies (e.g., DCAA, DFAS)
  
• Interface with key systems including ADVANA, QDD, and standard DoD accounting platforms
  
• Coordinate with stakeholders across finance, operations, and leadership to ensure alignment of accounting outputs with mission requirements
  
• Prepare and deliver briefings, technical memoranda, and presentations related to accounting performance and compliance
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (any field)
  
• Experience Requirements (one of the following):
  
• 10 years of financial management experience in a Working Capital Fund (WCF) environment, OR
  
• 5 years of WCF experience PLUS one of these credentials:
  
• Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
  
• Certified Defense Finance Manager (CDFM)
  
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  
• Preferred: Experience in accounting operations management
  
• Preferred: DISA FAMIS experience.
  
• Security Clearance: Secret or higher.
  

Benefits

• Family Health Care (54% cost covered for the entire family)
  
• Family Dental (54% cost covered for the entire family)
  
• Family Vision (54% cost covered for the entire family)
  
• Flexible Spending Account
  
• Overutilization bonuses for Time and Materials (T&M) contracts
  
• Lifetime Event Bonuses (e.g., child, marriage)
  
• Profit-sharing arrangement for any work brought into the company
  
• Unlimited Leave with Approval
  
• 401k – 100% employer match on first 4% invested
  
• $1,000 annual training budget
  

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent Position
W2 preferred but 1099 considered

Work Authorization / Clearance

• U.S. Citizen
  
• Secret Clearance Required