Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Levels III & IV

Job Title: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Levels III & IV

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite Arlington, VA)

Reports To: Partner / Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time

About Eskaton Consulting 

Eskaton Consulting fosters an authentic working culture that enables both employees and clients to thrive. By focusing on personal and business potential, we deliver best-in-class services across Cybersecurity, Technology, Process, and People consulting. Our values Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Making Moments That Matter drive everything we do, ensuring impactful and purpose-driven solutions. 

Role Summary

We are seeking senior accounting professionals to lead federal financial management and accounting (FM&A) engagements. In this role, you will serve as a technical authority on federal financial reporting and audit, lead major work assignments, shape the solutions and recommendations delivered to clients, and direct the work of more junior team members.

This posting covers two hiring levels. Level III professionals apply comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments and lead major work assignments as a technical expert. Level IV professionals provide technical and management leadership across major tasks, establish goals and plans that meet project objectives, and make decisions that can critically affect overall project implementation. Both levels may direct or supervise other staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Team Direction

• Plan and lead major work assignments, serving as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
• Direct the activities of more junior personnel and other staff as necessary; may supervise others.
• Establish goals and plans that meet project objectives, and evaluate performance results against them.
• Recommend major changes affecting project growth, delivery quality, and success.
• Develop solutions, recommendations, and outcomes for complex client problems where domain expertise has a significant impact on project implementation.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records, financial statements, and financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance with applicable reporting and procedural standards.
• Analyze accounting operations, trends, costs, budgetary resources, financial commitments, and obligations to project future trends and inform client decision-making.
• Research, collect, verify, and analyze financial data, translating findings into strategic and operational recommendations.
• Lead or oversee FM&A studies and evaluations.

Audit Readiness & Remediation

• Lead audit readiness and audit remediation efforts for federal clients.
• Guide clients in achieving and sustaining compliance with finance and accounting standards.
• Develop, evaluate, and improve accounting controls, processes, procedures, information systems, and supporting documentation.

Process Improvement & Modernization

• Guide clients through accounting improvement and modernization initiatives.
• Develop approaches to problem-solving, process change, change management, and solution implementation, with attention to enterprise-wide integration.
• Identify best practices and assess performance measurements.

Documentation & Client Communication

• Prepare and review reports, procedures, draft regulations, guidelines, briefings, and related documentation.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of organizational strategy, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare background papers, briefings, presentations, and other organizational communications as needed.

Qualifications:

Clearance & Experience (Both Levels)

• An active Secret security clearance, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) / Department of War (DoW) clients or programs.

Level III

• 8+ years of general FM&A experience, including at least 5 years auditing the financial statements of federal government agencies or preparing federal agencies for audit.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a similar discipline.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments.
• Plans and leads major work assignments; evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting near-term project growth and success.
• Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments.
• Directs the activities of more junior personnel or other staff as necessary; may supervise others.

Level IV

• 12+ years of general FM&A experience, including at least 8 years auditing the financial statements of federal government agencies or preparing federal agencies for audit.
• Master's degree in a field related to the work performed.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• Provides technical and management leadership on major tasks and work assignments.
• Establishes goals and plans that meet project objectives.
• Brings domain and expert technical knowledge, with extensive experience developing solutions, recommendations, and outcomes.
• Exercises decision-making and applies to domain knowledge that may have a critical impact on overall project implementation.
• Directs the activities of more junior personnel or other staff as necessary; may supervise others.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience leading federal audit remediation efforts and helping agencies sustain audit-ready financial operations.
• Experience serving as a technical authority across concurrent federal engagements or workstreams.
• Experience mentoring, developing, or formally supervising accounting and audit staff.
• Experience leading accounting improvement or modernization initiatives.
• Experience presenting findings, recommendations, and briefings to senior client stakeholders.
• Experience applying process improvement and change management approaches in a consulting or client-service setting.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and federal financial management and audit practices.
• Ability to plan, sequence, and lead major work assignments and to hold delivery to schedule and quality expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to determine methodology and approach independently.
• Ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear strategic and operational recommendations for senior audiences.
• Ability to direct, coach, and review the work of more junior staff.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the preparation and delivery of briefings and presentations.
• Sound judgment in situations where decisions carry significant consequences for project outcomes.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and completeness in financial records and reporting.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to work extended periods at a computer and participate in virtual and in-person client engagements.

Why Join Eskaton Consulting?

At Eskaton Consulting, we offer more than a role—we provide the opportunity to: 

• Work in a purpose-driven, inclusive environment aligned with your values 
• Support visionary leadership and help shape the culture and direction of the firm 
• Be part of a growing company that values Trust, Excellence, Accountability, and Making Moments That Matter 

Eskaton Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. 

We are committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees!