Significance · 1 month ago
Principal
Ft. Belvoir, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expSignificance, Inc. is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government, known for building trusted relationships and implementing innovative solutions. They are seeking a Principal to provide strategic oversight of accounting, audit, and financial management operations for DoD-supported programs, ensuring compliance and leading internal audit processes.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight of accounting, audit, and financial management operations for DoD-supported programs
Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of budgets, forecasts, cost estimates, and financial reports to inform decision-making and maintain fiscal accountability
Lead internal audit processes and coordinate with external auditors to ensure transparency, compliance, and corrective action on findings
Serve as a subject matter expert on fiscal law, appropriations, and DoD financial systems, advising program managers and senior leadership on financial risks and opportunities
Implement internal controls, risk management practices, and process improvements to enhance financial stewardship
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with program objectives and mission requirements
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting and audit experience, preferably with direct DoD program exposure
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential
Demonstrated knowledge of DoD financial management systems, regulations, and reporting requirements
Strong background in audit readiness, audit remediation, and compliance
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Preferred
Previous experience directly supporting Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) highly preferred
Master's degree preferred
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used in federal financial management (e.g., GFEBS, DEAMS)
DoD experience desired
CPA preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and generous benefits package
Company
Significance
Significance is a woman-owned small business that provides trusted government consulting expertise to entities who want and need solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lisa Snyder
Chief Financial Officer
Kate Yuan
Chief People and Culture Officer
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