Senior Associate - Senior Financial Management Analyst

Harnessing Technology to Improve Financial Stewardship for the Welfare, Defense, and Security of Our Nation

Blake Willson Group (BWG) unites deep domain experts with technologists who leverage industry-leading financial management solutions to address the most critical mission objectives. Headquartered in the National Capital Region, the firm delivers measurable outcomes through technology-forward strategies and advanced solutions that drive mission success.

Blake Willson Group has a distinguished track record of exceptional performance, achieving operational efficiencies that allow our clients to do more with less. BWG has earned the confidence of its clients by consistently exceeding expectations through its unwavering commitment to best value solutions, implemented with speed.

Job Location: 

This role is 100% on-site in Bethesda, Maryland. 

Clearance:

Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance. 

Job Description:

In this position as a Senior Financial Management Analyst, you will be preparing for and responding to financial statement audits. You will serve as a key liaison between government stakeholders and external auditors, ensuring audit readiness, compliance, and high-quality financial documentation throughout the audit lifecycle. In this position, you will also:

• Serve as the primary liaison between USUHS and external auditors (e.g., IPAs, OIG), coordinating entrance/exit conferences, walkthroughs, and audit touchpoints
• Manage the full lifecycle of Provided-By-Client (PBC) requests, including assignment, tracking, quality control, and submission to auditors and the Defense Health Agency (DHA)
• Leverage AI-enabled knowledge management tools to automate identification, retrieval, and quality review of audit documentation
• Coordinate the collection, analysis, and packaging of audit sample documentation, ensuring completeness and audit readiness
• Perform root cause analysis on audit sample failures and provide actionable feedback to internal controls teams for remediation
• Support compliance inquiries by delivering accurate financial data and documentation aligned with audit and regulatory requirements
• Provide executive-level visibility into audit progress, financial performance, and risk areas
• Manage high-volume audit workloads, including 100–200 audit samples and ~100 PBC requests annually
• Adapt support to align with cyclical audit demands, optimizing resource allocation during peak and non-peak periods
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and records in accordance with federal financial management standards

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Department of Defense (DoD/DoW) government auditing.
• 5+ years of experience preparing Provided-By-Client (PBC) and audit sample documentation packages.
• 5+ years of experience developing, testing, and supporting Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).

Desired Skills:

• Experience leveraging automation or AI tools (e.g., LLMs) to support audit processes and documentation management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including SharePoint and Google Workspace.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) and/or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification.

At Blake Willson Group, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For this position, we offer a competitive salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 in the United States. Your individual salary within this range will be determined by various factors, including but not limited to your education, experience, skills, and geographic location. We also provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which includes major medical benefits such as dental and vision coverage, a 401(k)-contribution plan, holiday and personal time off, professional development training & certification benefits, health & wellness subsidies, paid time off for community service, and more. We value your contributions and are committed to recognizing and rewarding your performance and the value you bring to our business.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work anticipated for this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills required. Blake Willson Group reserves the right to modify, assign, or add job-related responsibilities as business needs require. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals to perform essential job functions.

Blake Willson Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and harassment-free workplace. All employment decisions are based on business needs, qualifications, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Blake Willson Group prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Blake Willson Group complies with federal equal employment opportunity requirements. The “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal” poster is available to applicants and employees. View the official poster here: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at 202-381-0603, Ext. 3.

Blake Willson Group participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to verify authorization to work in the United States.