Financial Management Consultant, Public Sector - Federal Civilian

Job Summary:BDO is seeking a Financial Management Consultant to perform financial management tasks, including financial reporting, policy and procedure reviews, audit liaison, automation, and other tasks areas in support of federal government agencies.Job Duties:Analyzes the Division of Financial Management financial and accounting processes, functions, and responsibilitiesProvides various financial management functional and systems analyses, reviews, and reportsDevelops recommendations for financial management processes, procedures, and policiesAnalyzes, reviews, and recommends concepts, strategies, and activities for addressing internal and external financial management initiativesPerforms data analyses, queries, and reports from the output of the financial system(s)Assesses impact due to government-wide and agency-specific policies, guidance, standards, and initiatives, and provides recommendations for implementationConducts analyses, reviews, and recommendations in accordance with various financial management guidance such as but not limited to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, Treasury Financial Manual, Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client baseAdapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectationsManages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion and supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordinationProvides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work streamApplies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementationsCommunicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functionsPrepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactionsCommunicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work productsEstablishes professional rapport with clients and other organizationsReviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the clientAttends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industrySupports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviewsOther duties as requiredQualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Information Technology, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, preferredExperience:Internship or entry-level work experience, requiredTwo (2) or more years of accounting, finance, business, information technology, management, or operations experience, preferredExperience supporting the Federal government with financial management support, performance management, program and project management, or related fields, preferredExperience with regulations set by the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act, Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and US Government Accountability Office (GAO), preferredLicense(s)/Certification(s):Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, requiredRelevant industry certification, such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, or CISA, preferredSoftware:Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), requiredAdvanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Well-developed and professional interpersonal skillsAbility to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firmExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focusAbility to follow instructions as directedSuperior 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.

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