Principal - Budget, Finance, and Accounting (Top Secret Clearance Required)

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Do you currently have a active Top Secret clearance? Do you have experience in overseeing financial management, accounting and audit support functions in support of Department of Defense (DoD) programs? Do you want to play a critical role on an upcoming federal program that supports mission success? If so, then we invite you to read on.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

St. Michael's is seeking Principal - Budget, Finance, and Accounting candidates for an anticipated federal program. In this role, you will provide [strategic leadership in financial planning, budget formulation, execution, and accounting operations] to support the successful execution of program objectives. This position will require [Click or tap here to enter text.] collaboration and may include responsibility for [Click or tap here to enter text.],[Click or tap here to enter text.] and supporting the client's mission. Our core values [Transparency] will be central to this role. As part of our proposal recruiting efforts, we are building a strong bench of Key Personnel who may be called upon to join the project upon award.

LOCATION

Fort Belvoir, VA (Full Time On-Site)

WHO YOU ARE

• Previous experience directly supporting Defense Treat Reduction Agency (DTRA) highly preferred
• 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. Master's degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential
• Demonstrated expertise in budget formulation, execution, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of DoD financial management regulations, PPBE process, and federal financial systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Clearance: Active Top Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, formulation, and execution of annual and multi-year budgets for DoD programs.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support programmatic decisions, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee accounting operations to ensure accurate tracking of obligations, expenditures, and cost allocations.
• Prepare budget justifications, cost estimates, and financial forecasts in support of program requirements and acquisition strategies.
• Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Partner with program managers and senior leadership to align budgetary resources with strategic objectives.
• Monitor budget execution, assess variances, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Support program planning and performance reviews with financial insights and scenario modeling.
• Mentor and guide junior finance and accounting staff to build organizational financial management capacity.

This position is in support of an upcoming opportunity, contingent upon award, and we are actively gathering qualified candidates in preparation for a successful proposal submission.