Description

• Organize, analyze, and interpret large volumes of data.
• Troubleshoot complex accounting and financial issues in the entity’s accounting system of record, identify the root cause of the problems, and provide short-term and long-term solutions.
• Review and evaluate financial reporting and accounting transaction processes, including controls related to financial reporting.
• Perform audit readiness, budget formulation & execution tasks.
• Apply accounting standards to financial transactions and report to Cotton leadership and client personnel, as appropriate.
• Oversee and review work performed by team members and interact with Cotton managers, directors, and partners.
• Supervise, delegate, motivate and provide feedback to the team.
• Participate in business development and proposal efforts, as needed.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Develop and sustain solid relationships with client personnel and identify opportunities to provide additional services.

Specific requirements are as follows:  

• US Citizenship required
• Federal work experience required
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field with a minimum of 24 hours in accounting coursework and the 150 hours of total coursework required to obtain a CPA license.
• A minimum of 5 years experience performing financial management services, including audit readiness, budget formulation and execution, and/or financial statement preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working in or with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), executing the financial operation, business process improvement, risk management, or internal audit functions.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) preferred.
• Experience interpreting and applying financial management regulations and other Federal authoritative guidance.
• Experience in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements, examining critical financial statement line items, and/or providing technical accounting support.
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access).
• Proficient written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with groups such as clients, peers, and management.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and manage a team.
• Experience with data visualization tools preferred

Contingent on contract award.

Your Workplace/Travel: Full-time

Hybrid on-site/remote work is preferred. Travel may be required. You must transport a laptop and working documents to these sites. 

About Sikich

Sikich, is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.

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Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members health, total well-being, and time spent with family, and friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:  

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. 
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.    
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards. 

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.