Business Analyst - Manager

Business Analyst - Manager (US - Washington DC)

What to expect when you join the Sikich family

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth - for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Sikich has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice.

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

Are you ready to grow with us?

Position Summary

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with a background in data analytics, financial reporting, and accounting. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an ACL Certified Data Analyst (ACDA).

What will you do in this role?

• Provide analytical and technical support in the areas of federal financial reporting, accounting treatment, and data standardization.
• Review and validate work products, including reports, reconciliations, and datasets, to ensure accuracy and compliance with government reporting requirements.
• Support the compilation of the Agency Financial Report (AFR), including coordination with internal stakeholders and integration of data from multiple sources.
• Conduct detailed analysis and reporting in alignment with the DATA Act and other federal financial management mandates.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and corrective action plans in accordance with federal guidance.
• Lead or support strategic reorganization and financial transformation efforts to improve reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Provide expertise in financial management policy development and implementation.
• Assist with program and project management activities, ensuring deliverables meet scope, quality, and deadline requirements.
• Perform ongoing monitoring and documentation tasks to support compliance, audit readiness, and performance improvement.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to standardize data definitions and improve data quality and governance.
• Leverage ACL Analytics and other data tools to support ad hoc reporting, managerial analysis, and decision support.
• Participate in client meetings, provide subject matter expertise, and contribute to strategic planning sessions.

What do you need to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor's degree required
• ACL Certified Data Analyst certification required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in federal financial reporting, auditing, accounting, or data analytics.
• Experience with DATA Act reporting, data standardization, and AFR preparation preferred.
• Strong understanding of federal financial management policies and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or managing cross-functional project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with report writing and presenting complex data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data tools such as ACL Analytics.
• Project management experience a plus.

Knowledge in the following areas preferred:

• Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
• Government Accountability Office's (GAO's) Government Auditing Standards (GAS)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' (AICPA's) AU-Cs
• GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM),
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)
• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended)
• Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

In addition, the following specific traits required:

• Servant Leader - You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focus - You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaborative - You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Trustworthy - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible.
• Impact & Influence Thinker - You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

About Sikich

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients' businesses.

Sikich Total Rewards

Our team members enjoy expansive benefits ranging from competitive compensation and insurance options to wellness programs and a flexible time off policy, to name only a few. Sikich also takes pride in prioritizing team members' health, total wellbeing and time spent with family, friends and in the pursuit of personal goals, hobbies, and endeavors.

Some examples of our many benefits:

• Sikich maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Sikich, you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization.
• Sikich will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
• Sikich offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.

In compliance with this state's pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $122,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

We also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
• HSA employer contribution
• Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
• A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE - Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

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Sikich is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Sikich currently practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients. Sikich LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich CPA LLC under which Sikich LLC provides Sikich CPA LLC with professional and support personnel and other services to support Sikich CPA LLC's performance of its professional services, and Sikich CPA LLC shares certain client information with Sikich LLC with respect to the provision of such services.