The Role
Lead financial management, accounting, and audit oversight for DoD-supported programs. Ensure compliance with DoD regulations, FAR, and GAAP; manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting; direct internal and external audits; advise leadership on fiscal law and risk; implement controls and process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.
Significance, Inc is seeking a Principal for an anticipated federal program. Responsibilities include:
• Provide strategic oversight of accounting, audit, and financial management operations for DoD-supported programs.
• Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Oversee the preparation, review, and analysis of budgets, forecasts, cost estimates, and financial reports to inform decision-making and maintain fiscal accountability.
• Lead internal audit processes and coordinate with external auditors to ensure transparency, compliance, and corrective action on findings.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on fiscal law, appropriations, and DoD financial systems, advising program managers and senior leadership on financial risks and opportunities.
• Implement internal controls, risk management practices, and process improvements to enhance financial stewardship.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with program objectives and mission requirements
Required Skills:
- Previous experience directly supporting Defense Threat 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 knowledge of DoD financial management systems, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Strong background in audit readiness, audit remediation, and compliance.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used in federal financial management (e.g., GFEBS, DEAMS).
Desired Skills:
- DoD experience desired
- CPA preferred
At Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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Skills Required
- Previous experience directly supporting Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive accounting and audit experience
- DoD program exposure
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Master's degree
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential
- Demonstrated knowledge of DoD financial management systems, regulations, and reporting requirements
- Strong background in audit readiness, audit remediation, and compliance
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Familiarity with federal ERP financial systems (e.g., GFEBS, DEAMS)
- DoD experience
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 2014, Significance Inc. is an Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) providing mission-critical technical and business solutions to federal government agencies. They specialize in data strategy, AI/ML, process automation, and financial management services, helping DoD and other federal clients solve complex challenges and streamline operations.
