Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation
Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.
Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.
Job Location:
This role is 100% remote.
Clearance:
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
Job Description:
Blake Willson Group is seeking a detail-oriented Audit Analyst to support federal audit readiness, financial management, compliance, and remediation activities. In this role, you will work closely with finance, accounting, program, contracting, and audit teams to ensure accurate documentation, effective internal controls, and timely resolution of audit requests and findings. In this position, you will also:
- Support federal organizations and program offices with financial and compliance audit preparation, including responding to Prepared by Client (PBC) requests, auditor inquiries, and follow-up requests.
- Collect, review, reconcile, and analyze financial, operational, and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies, validate audit evidence, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Evaluate internal controls, documentation, and business processes to identify control weaknesses, deficiencies, and opportunities to improve audit readiness and compliance.
- Develop, implement, and monitor corrective action plans for audit findings and other identified deficiencies, while tracking requests, action items, deadlines, and resolution status.
- Coordinate with Army finance, accounting, resource management, contracting, logistics, property, and program personnel to obtain required information and resolve outstanding audit issues.
- Maintain audit evidence, working papers, trackers, schedules, and other supporting documentation, and prepare reports, briefings, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other materials for leadership.
- Research and interpret applicable federal financial management, internal control, and audit requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance overall audit readiness.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, information technology, logistics, data/IT, change management, audit, business management, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience analyzing financial or operational information, reviewing documentation, identifying discrepancies or deficiencies, and supporting corrective actions, compliance, or process improvement activities.
Desired Skills:
- Experience supporting auditing, accounting, financial management, compliance, or internal control activities within federal or Department of Defense organizations.
- Knowledge of financial management and audit principles applicable to federal or Department of Defense organizations, including Army financial management processes and audit readiness programs.
- Experience interpreting policies, procedures, regulations, and other governing guidance and applying them to audit, compliance, or financial management activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple audit requests, competing priorities, and established deadlines.
- Experience supporting Department of the Army or Department of Defense audit activities is highly desirable.
At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $100,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.
The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.
Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.
Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.
