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Financial Management Lead – Public Sector, Intel

BDO, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107


Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a seasoned professional with strong experience supporting financial management, accounting, budget, and audit readiness efforts for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies. The Financial Management & Accounting Lead will be responsible for partnering with senior leaders within the Public Sector Practice to manage business development, practice development, and project delivery activities. This position will be a member of the Public Sector Practice leadership team and may be involved in direct supervision of staff, performance management, problem resolution, task delegation, and/or client project execution. The person in this role will drive problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership, and will support or lead firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives.

Job Duties:

Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base

Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives

Supports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes

Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives

Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations

Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination

Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream

Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations

Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of business processes, operations, and functions

Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions

Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products

Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations

Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client

Attends relevant training, business seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry

Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews

Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership

Researches industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives

Cultivates growth of existing and new business

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products

Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development

Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate

Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred

Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred

Experience:

Five (5) or more years of accounting, finance, business, operations, technology, management, or analysis experience, required

Experience improving data integrity, internal controls, and financial reporting related to financial statement line items, preferred

Experience with pricing, cash management, PP&E, inventory, and related property, preferred

Experience with financial statement audits, preparation for audit readiness, and corrective action plans, preferred

Experience analyzing and resolving complex accounting issues, preferred

Experience with working capital or general fund, preferred

Experience working with and briefing senior program managers or leaders, preferred Experience with business process improvement methodologies, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance, required (US Citizenship required)

CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification, preferred

Software:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required

Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred

Language(s):

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus

Ability to follow instructions as directed

Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentDetail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $135,000 - $185,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $135,000 - $185,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients

Empowering team members to explore their full potential

Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities

Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs

Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities

BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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