Project Manager

Kearney and Company is seeking a Project Manager to join our Chesapeake, VA team! This individual will serve as a Project Manager/Senior Consultant with the ability to provide accounting and internal controls support, business process reengineering/change management initiatives, integration of technology into day to day processes and apply critical thinking skills, knowledge, and experience of federal financial management. The Project Manager will lead a team of analysts to produce financial reports and analyses using technical, financial, and analytical skills in accordance with GAAP, OMB, and other Federal regulations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting and related financial management experience, including federal accounting expertise
• PMP (or related) certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Interim Secret security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, Power Apps and related tools
• Ability to directly interface with Government stakeholders, develop/manage project plans, identify/address project risks
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, as required
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to apply federal financial accounting policy and regulations
• Ability to analyze complex financial data sets, identify data anomalies, issues, and define approaches to resolve discrepancies
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task across both business and technical deliverables

Preferred Qualifications:

• CGFM or related certification
• Masters Degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Experience with Federal financial and accounting policies, standards, and systems requirements (e.g., CFO Act 1990, OMB Regulations, GAAP, FASAB, GAO, Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service, USSGL)
• Experience with federal financial systems modernization efforts and transformation/change management requirements
• Experience with federal financial reporting, budgetary and proprietary accounting principles
• Experience in operational accounting or auditing
• Experience with DHS/DoD entities

Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney's recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees' feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your "first easy decision." Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.

The expected salary range for this position is between $103,000 and $180,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

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Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.
Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation. Click here for more information on Kearney's EEO Policy.

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