Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7 years of federal financial management experience, including at least 3 years in federal accounting., Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management, or related fields, or relevant certifications like CPA, CIA, CISA, etc., Experience with federal financial systems, audit response, and compliance frameworks such as RMIC and FFMIA., Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and engage with senior government stakeholders..

Key responsibilities:

Support audit remediation, internal control evaluation, and financial reporting improvements.

Coordinate audit responses and documentation across various Army components.

Collaborate with Army leadership to modernize financial processes and implement corrective actions.

Facilitate change management, training, and communication related to financial improvement initiatives.

Job description

Manager - Army Financial Improvement (AFI) Program

Job Position Highlights:

Contract/Program Name: Army Financial Improvement Program (AFI)
Security Clearance: Interim Secret or above
Employment Type: W2 or 1099

Locations:

National Capital Region (NCR) – Hybrid; onsite visits per week expected
Albuquerque, NM – Hybrid; onsite visits per week expected
Fayetteville, NC – Hybrid; onsite visits per week expected
Huntsville, AL – Hybrid; onsite visits per week expected
Remote – Limited number of full-time remote positions available

Position Overview

BizFirst is supporting our client in the search for multiple Managers to support the U.S. Army’s Financial Improvement (AFI) Program. This role will lead or contribute to efforts within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army – Financial Operations and Information (ODASA-FOI), focusing on audit facilitation, remediation, internal controls, and financial reporting. The program supports audit readiness and sustainment activities across the Army enterprise, including major commands and service providers, helping to build and maintain an accurate, reliable, timely, and auditable financial environment.

Our client is a specialized management consulting firm that engages experienced professionals and consultants to support the federal government with strategic project execution, financial process optimization, advanced IT solutions, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation. Through innovative transformations, they develop and implement strategies to optimize operations for military departments and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational support across Army financial improvement initiatives, including audit remediation, internal control evaluation, and compliance with federal financial management standards.
Guide stakeholders through risk management processes and contribute to financial reporting enhancements in alignment with the Army’s RMIC and audit sustainment priorities.
Coordinate audit response and documentation across functional components, Commands, and service providers.
Support the implementation and monitoring of corrective action plans and internal control testing.
Collaborate with Army leadership to modernize financial processes and align with Enterprise Business Systems-Convergence and capability modernization goals.
Contribute to the development of Army-wide policies and standardized financial management practices.
Facilitate change management, communications, and training efforts related to audit and financial improvement activities.
Analyze and enhance financial system logic and reconciliation capabilities to support reliable transaction processing and reporting.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 7 years of federal financial management experience, including at least 3 years of federal accounting experience. Relevant commercial experience may be considered in lieu of federal experience.
Education/ Certifications:

One of the following:

o A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a directly related field (a Master’s in one of these fields may substitute if the undergraduate degree is not related), or

o An active and current certification: one of the following: CPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, SAFe, or ITIL.

Clearance: Interim Secret or above.

Desired Skills

Strong working knowledge of federal financial systems and processes, with an emphasis on audit response, RMIC, and financial policy implementation.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and engage effectively with senior government stakeholders.
Familiarity with DoD financial systems, policies, and compliance frameworks including FFMIA and other audit-related regulations.
Demonstrated experience with strategic communications, training, and change management within large organizations.
Ability to distill complex data into actionable insights for leadership.

Company (Client) Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous vacation and paid federal holidays
Short Term Disability benefits
Basic Life Insurance – 100% for employee
Monthly internet reimbursement
Parking reimbursement
Training, professional development, educational assistance
Birthday recognition

About BizFirst

BizFirst is a pioneering US-owned company that bridges the gap between job seekers and employers in the small business, commercial, enterprise, and government sectors. With a suite of tailored services covering temporary contractors, direct hiring, and consulting, we empower organizations to meet their staffing needs efficiently. Our comprehensive AI-matching platform ensures a seamless match between candidates’ expertise and our clients’ requirements. Our dedicated team thrives on fostering lasting relationships with both companies and candidates, ensuring a win-win scenario for everyone.

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