Remote Government Contract Financial Manager

Inspire Fiscal Impact from Anywhere

Begin a transformative journey where your financial stewardship can drive meaningful change in government operations. As a Remote Government Contract Financial Manager, you'll navigate the complex intersection of fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and public service innovation. With an annual salary of $114,494, this fully remote opportunity empowers you to support mission-driven projects while maintaining flexibility and balance in your life. Our organization proudly upholds inclusive hiring practices designed to foster a workplace where respect, authenticity, and professional growth thrive. Whether you're coming from the private sector, transitioning from the military, or already embedded in public service finance, your voice and insight are welcome here.

Key Responsibilities That Define Excellence

Contract Financial Oversight

Monitor & Manage Government Contracts

• Supervise the full financial lifecycle of government agreements, ensuring every dollar is accounted for and allocated effectively.
• Maintain compliance with federal acquisition regulations and unique contract stipulations.
• Use financial data systems to reconcile expenditures and track milestones in real time.

Ensure Timely Financial Reporting

• Generate and distribute accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in line with government expectations.
• Create customized dashboards for internal stakeholders to improve visibility and response times.

Budget Planning and Forecasting

Develop Budget Frameworks

• Collaborate with senior program managers to build multi-year budgets that reflect realistic costs, operational goals, and shifting project scopes.
• Identify potential funding gaps early and recommend adjustments to leadership.

Perform Scenario Forecasting

• Build out “what-if” models to simulate the impacts of changes in funding, compliance rules, or staffing.
• Align financial strategies with emerging policy trends and agency objectives.

Regulatory & Audit Compliance

Maintain Internal Control Standards

• Develop and maintain written financial procedures that promote accountability and transparency.
• Conduct regular self-audits and internal control evaluations to identify areas of risk.

Support Government Reviews

• Coordinate efforts across departments during external audits, presenting clear evidence of financial integrity.
• Implement audit recommendations and track the timelines for corrective actions.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration

Bridge Finance with Program Teams

• Facilitate communication between program staff and financial departments to ensure shared understanding of budgets, constraints, and deliverables.
• Support contract modification discussions with real-time financial input.

A Culture Where You Belong

Compassion-Driven Work Culture

• We believe people perform at their best when they are supported, empowered, and trusted. Our remote structure fosters a work-life balance while ensuring you feel connected and valued.
• We host regular virtual team-building activities and provide mental health days, flexible schedules, and coaching support.

Inclusive Workplace in Action

• Our team reflects a broad mix of ages, ethnicities, gender identities, and lived experiences. Inclusion is not just a principle—it’s a daily practice.
• Employee resource groups foster community for veterans, parents, LGBTQ+ employees, and more.

Real Stories, Real Impact

• A Financial Analyst who joined during a career shift from nonprofit work shared, "I was nervous stepping into the federal contracting world, but the training, mentorship, and community here made it possible. Now, I'm leading multi-million dollar reporting initiatives."

Remote Work Environment Built for Success

Structure Meets Flexibility

• While our roles are structured with defined deliverables and expectations, we trust each employee to determine how and when they work best.
• Teams are empowered to collaboratively decide on meeting cadences and task priorities.

Tools That Empower You

• We invest in secure and modern systems to ensure productivity from anywhere:
  • ERP Systems: Deltek Costpoint, Unanet for contract-specific accounting
  • Collaboration Tools: Slack for messaging, Microsoft Teams for video conferencing
  • Document Sharing: SharePoint and OneDrive
  • Project Management: Asana, Monday.com, and Jira

Skills That Elevate Your Candidacy

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing government contract finances remotely or on-site
• Strong working knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations and federal grant accounting
• Comfort with analyzing complex datasets and presenting financial trends to non-financial stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros)

Preferred Attributes

• Advanced degree (MBA, MAcc) or CPA/CMA credential
• Experience handling cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-material contracts
• Previous use of government cost proposal software
• Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance, DCAA audits, and incurred cost submissions
• Prior success in a distributed, cross-functional team environment

Growth and Opportunity Beyond the Numbers

Development Programs

• All employees have access to a comprehensive professional development portal featuring over 100 courses on contract accounting, leadership, negotiation, and compliance.
• Certification reimbursements are provided for CPA, CGFM, and other accredited designations.

Mentorship That Matters

• You’ll be matched with an experienced finance leader during onboarding to help navigate systems, workflows, and long-term goals.
• Monthly virtual roundtables with senior executives give you the chance to connect, learn, and grow.

Advancement Without Boundaries

• Many of our remote hires have progressed to team leads, financial controllers, and even director-level roles within two years.
• We believe in recognizing talent and performance, where you live does not limit your leadership path.

Apply Today—Join a Mission That Matters

If you're driven to apply your financial acumen toward advancing government programs that make a real-world difference, we want to hear from you. This is your chance to shape how public funds are managed, how compliance is upheld, and how innovation in government service delivery is financed. Your future colleagues are visionaries, builders, and collaborators—and they're ready to welcome you.

Apply now and let your next chapter begin in a workplace where you’re valued, inspired, and empowered.