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St. Michael's Inc.

Principal â-- Budget, Finance, and Accounting (Top Secret Clearance Required)

St. Michael's Inc., Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States, 22060

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Principal Budget, Finance, and Accounting (Top Secret Clearance Required) 3 weeks ago | Be among the first 25 applicants

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? Do you currently have an active Top Secret clearance? Do you have experience in overseeing financial management, accounting and audit support functions in support of Department of Defense (DoD) programs? Do you want to play a critical role on an upcoming federal program that supports mission success? If so, then we invite you to read on.

About This Role St. Michael's is seeking Principal Budget, Finance, and Accounting candidates for an anticipated federal program. In this role, you will provide senior leadership and subject matter expertise across the full range of financial management functions. This includes supporting program and budget formulation, budget execution, financial operations, and accounting compliance. You will play a key role in strengthening fiscal accountability, ensuring compliance with federal standards, and providing actionable financial insights to senior government leadership.

LOCATION Fort Belvoir, VA (Full Time On‑Site)

Who You Are

Previous experience directly supporting Defense Treat 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 expertise in budget formulation, execution, and financial reporting.

Knowledge of DoD financial management regulations, PPBE process, and federal financial systems.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Active Top Secret security clearance (TS/SCI preferred)

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the development, formulation, and execution of annual and multi-year budgets for DoD programs.

Provide financial analysis and reporting to support programmatic decisions, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Oversee accounting operations to ensure accurate tracking of obligations, expenditures, and cost allocations.

Prepare budget justifications, cost estimates, and financial forecasts in support of program requirements and acquisition strategies.

Ensure compliance with DoD financial management regulations, FAR, and GAAP.

Partner with program managers and senior leadership to align budgetary resources with strategic objectives.

Monitor budget execution, assess variances, and ensure efficient resource utilization.

Support program planning and performance reviews with financial insights and scenario modeling.

Mentor and guide junior finance and accounting staff to build organizational financial management capacity.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? At St. Michael's, we believe in rewarding hard work and supporting the people who keep our country safe. As an employee‑owned company, you can share in our success through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off; and professional development support. Join a company with a conscience—one that invests in your well‑being and professional growth.

This position will remain open until filled.

St. Michael's is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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