Financial Policy Manager

Guidehouse

Policy Manager conducting research on federal financial reporting and accounting standards for DoW. Evaluating business practices and developing policies aligned with federal standards.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in federal financial accounting standards, policy development, and reporting guidance, with a strong ability to engage with stakeholders and present analytical findings. Holds a relevant industry certification and possesses a deep understanding of federal accounting practices and compliance.

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Federal Financial Accounting StandardsFinancial Statement PreparationPolicy DevelopmentCPA CertificationFederal Audit Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial Accounting Policy DevelopmentFederal Financial Reporting GuidanceBenchmarking Best PracticesPosition Paper DevelopmentFinancial Management Policy UpdateAssessment of Federal Accounting StandardsEngagement with Standard-Setting BodiesTreasury Financial Manual KnowledgeOMB Circular A-136 ComplianceData Analytics

Soft Skills

Stakeholder EngagementPresentation SkillsAnalytical ThinkingCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACDFMCGFM

Industry Keywords

Federal Accounting Standards Advisory BoardGovernment Accountability OfficeOffice of Management and BudgetU.S. TreasuryDoW Business Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct research on current and emerging accounting standards and federal financial reporting guidance
Perform benchmarking on accounting and reporting best practices across the DoW and U.S. government
Evaluate DoW business practices/processes against current and emerging federal accounting standards and reporting guidance
Develop position/whitepapers to support the DoW's application of federal financial accounting standards, including developing recommendations
Present findings, recommendations, analysis of alternatives, or similar to leadership and internal and external stakeholders
Develop and update financial management policy and reporting guidance
Support the DoW's engagement with external organizations and working groups on federal accounting and reporting matters such as the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Requirements

What you’ll need

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor degree in a business-related field such as finance, accounting, information systems, data analytics, or economics
TEN (10) or more years of professional experience related to developing financial accounting policy, implementing federal financial accounting standards, and/or federal financial statement preparation and reporting
Knowledge of and experience with assessing or applying federal accounting and reporting guidance to include Treasury Financial Manual, United States Standard General Ledger, authoritative guidance issued by the FASAB and GAO, and OMB Circular A-136
Experience with engaging industry and the standard-setting bodies, including monitoring, reviewing, or commenting on emerging guidance or participating in relevant working groups
Relevant industry certification such as a CPA, CDFM, CGFM
Federal audit or audit remediation experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend