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Financial Operations Specialist
A Financial Operations Specialist manages the day-to-day transactional backbone of a company's finance function, handling reconciliation, invoicing, and financial reporting to keep the books accurate and current. Working within ERP systems like SAP or Oracle, they identify process inefficiencies and drive process improvement initiatives across accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger workflows. These roles typically sit within corporate finance or shared services teams and suit detail-oriented professionals skilled in data analysis and cross-functional coordination.
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Financial Operations Specialist
Ocean Spray
Lakeville, MA
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Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Treasury, Departmental Offices
Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000
This executive role leads Treasury Department financial management operations and policy across multiple bureaus, reporting to the Assistant Secretary for Management. It suits experienced federal financial leaders ready to direct large-scale accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting programs at the Senior Executive Service level.
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FINANCIAL MANAGER
U.S. Marine Corps
Stafford, VA · $143,913 – $197,200
A federal financial management role advising senior leadership on budget strategy, resource planning, and organizational finances while supervising a team. This suits experienced financial professionals comfortable with government operations and mentor responsibilities.
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Financial Manager NF-04
United States Army Installation Management Command
Fort Eustis, VA · $90,000 – $110,000
This is a financial management role overseeing budgets, procurement, and fiscal controls at a military installation. It suits someone with substantial experience in government budgeting and financial systems who can lead a finance team and manage complex fund allocations.
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Financial Management Officer
Joint Activities, Department of the Army
Key West, FL · $157,563 – $197,200
A senior financial management role overseeing budget, accounting, and resource planning for a military command, directing a team of specialists and advising leadership on fiscal policy and spending. This suits experienced federal financial managers seeking a Director-level position with significant supervisory and strategic responsibility.
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Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Finance and Operations
Washington, DC · $151,661 – $228,000
This Senior Executive Service position leads the Department of Education's financial management operations, overseeing accounting, reporting, audit coordination, and fiscal accountability across a complex federal agency. The role suits experienced financial executives who have managed enterprise-scale accounting systems and internal control programs in government or large organizations.
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Financial Manager
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
McLean, Virginia · $169,279 – $197,200
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Supervisory Financial Management Specialist
Indian Health Service
Poplar, MT · $89,508 – $116,362
This federal role oversees financial operations and staff at a health service unit, managing revenue, budgets, and teams handling billing and patient services. It suits experienced financial managers comfortable directing teams and working within government systems.
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SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Air Education and Training Command
Lackland AFB, Texas · $75,776 – $98,514
This federal supervisory role oversees financial operations across multiple military pay and disbursing programs, requiring second-level management of staff and compliance with financial regulations. It suits experienced financial management professionals seeking to advance into leadership positions within government finance systems.
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Financial Manager (Chief Financial Officer)
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · Reno, NV · $126,271 – $164,157
This federal financial management role leads all fiscal operations for a complex healthcare organization, advising senior leadership on budget, accounting, financial controls and resource allocation across multiple departments. It suits experienced financial managers comfortable with government regulations, healthcare systems, and supervising large teams in a structured bureaucratic environment.
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Supervisory Financial Management Specialist
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Human Resources and Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Middleton, WI · $89,508 – $138,370
This federal role oversees billing operations and revenue cycle management across multiple healthcare facilities within the VA's consolidated patient account center. It suits experienced healthcare finance professionals ready to manage complex billing systems, lead teams, and ensure compliance with healthcare billing regulations.
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ACCOUNTANT (STAFF)
Development Finance Corporation
Full-time · Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322
This federal accounting role involves managing general ledger operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting for the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's CFO office. It suits accountants with government or complex financial systems experience who can handle multi-fund accounting, budgetary analysis, and compliance with federal accounting standards.
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ACCOUNTANT
Customs and Border Protection
Indianapolis, IN · $50,930 – $80,991
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Accountant
Program Support Center, Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, District of Columbia; Atlanta, Georgia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Miami, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas; Rockville, Maryland; Charleston, South Carolina · $102,415 – $158,322
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Accountant (Staff/Systems)
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322
This role supports the Defense Logistics Agency's financial management and audit readiness by reviewing business processes for compliance, developing internal controls, and advising leadership on accounting systems and E2E operations. It suits someone with deep accounting expertise and federal financial systems experience who can navigate complex regulatory requirements and guide process improvements across the organization.
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Accountant (Systems)
Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
New Orleans, LA · $50,460 – $65,599
This federal accounting role supports the USDA's financial management systems by providing technical expertise to help staff troubleshoot accounting problems, analyze system operations, and process corrections. It suits candidates with accounting education or specialized experience who want to work on financial systems and customer service in a government setting.
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Accountant
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD · $70,623 – $158,322
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Supervisory Accountant
Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of Labor
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
This supervisory role oversees a federal department's central accounting operations, including general ledger management, financial close processes, and audit coordination across the organization. It suits experienced accountants ready to manage teams and lead complex financial reporting initiatives in a government environment.
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Fleet Management Program Analyst
Smithsonian Institution
Suitland, MD · $102,415 – $133,142
This role supports the Smithsonian's transportation operations by managing fleet data systems, analyzing operational efficiency, and informing capital planning decisions through financial and logistics analysis. It suits someone comfortable with database administration, operational research, and translating data into strategic recommendations for a large, complex organization.
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ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Army National Guard Units
Rancho Cordova, CA · $99,218 – $128,987
This is a permanent federal position managing accounting operations for an Army National Guard state office, supervising financial data integrity and analysis. It suits experienced accounting professionals ready to lead a full accounting function in a government environment.
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Supervisory Accountant
Veterans Health Administration
Full-time · San Antonio, TX · $75,776 – $98,514
This federal supervisory accounting role oversees financial record accuracy and complex accounting operations at a Veterans Healthcare System facility, managing accounts receivable, budgeting, and staff review while working with integrated accounting systems. It suits experienced accountants or auditors seeking a leadership position in healthcare finance with structured federal employment.
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