Federal Financial Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled Federal Financial Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in federal financial accounting and reporting and will be capable of operating independently in complex environments while providing technical leadership and oversight. Role What will you do in this role: • Analyze large volumes of accounting transactions within computerized accounting systems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail • Research variances, identify root causes, and prepare corrective accounting entries in accordance with federal accounting principles and GAAP, with limited supervision • Analyze and reconcile the general ledger to subsidiary ledgers (e.g., cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, undelivered orders, property) • Perform reconciliations between two or more data sources, including feeder systems such as travel, payroll, overseas systems, and other external data feeds • Complete USSGL fund analytics, including budgetary-to-proprietary account tie-points • Utilize SQL queries to research abnormal balances at the trial balance level and recommend corrective actions • Analyze transactions, recommend accrual methodologies, and validate accrued amounts and assumptions for areas such as domestic invoices, overseas payments, and travel • Provide support for annual financial statement audits and other financial-related audits and reviews • Locate, review, and analyze financial documentation within large core accounting systems and accounting data warehouses • Prepare and review Prepared-By-Client (PBC) items, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and quality control • Provide technical guidance and oversight to staff supporting accounting and reporting activities Your Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Federal Financial Accounting and Reporting, including general ledger operations • Experience supporting federal financial statement audits; audit experience combined with hands-on accounting support is strongly preferred • Eligible to sit for the CPA examination • Demonstrated ability to work independently in complex federal accounting environments • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (US Citizenship required) What’s in It for You: At Castro & Company, you’ll join a firm that values collaboration, integrity, and professional excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact federal financial engagements, work alongside experienced professionals, and continue to grow your expertise in federal financial management and reporting. Castro & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.