BDO USA, LLP
Financial Management Lead, Public Sector - Federal Civilian
BDO USA, LLP, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Job Summary:
BDO is seeking a management level professional with a strong background in federal financial management and internal controls. This position involves contributing to project delivery for civilian federal agencies, focusing on areas such as Business Processes, Policies and Procedures, Risk Assessment, Change Management, Risk Management, and Strategic Planning. The individual in this role will identify and assess risk at the enterprise and business process level and will assess various financial reporting, operational and entity level processes, and controls in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 (including its appendices) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book. This role will also be responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing deliverables, and delivering quality client services on engagements.
Job Duties:
Provides expertise in the areas of risk management, internal controls, and federal financial management and leads the overall strategy of the engagementIdentifies and documents inherent risk and enterprise risk (as applicable) and performs risk assessmentsLeads walkthrough meetings with detailed notes and identifies and documents risks and internal controlsDefines measurable outcomes that advance the client's internal control goals and directionAssists in the oversight of all aspects of A-123 requirements including risk assessments, preparation of narratives, development of test plans, internal control testing, and development of findings and reportsDevelops corrective actions and best practices as needed to resolve internal control deficienciesUtilizes knowledge of business processes, policies, and procedures to provide a road map to change current operations into the "to be" and/or ideal operations; reviews, updates, and verifies processes, policies, and procedures; monitors and reports on compliance; identifies and facilitates improvements for administrative processes; and oversees financial and acquisition aspects of accountable propertyProvides change-and-transition management to facilitate ongoing strategic organizational changes within the client's organization, as related to the client's business management functionsPerforms independent quality assurance reviews of program performance and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are metOversees quality control, reviews, and approves working papers and findings, and adheres to applicable standards, laws, policies, and regulationsDelivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client baseAssists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiativesSupports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processesSupports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiativesAdapts 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 business 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 organizationsEvaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the clientAttends relevant training, business 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 interviewsSupports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadershipResearches industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiativesCultivates growth of existing and new businessOther duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises 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 productsEvaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriateServes as a mentor/career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Business, or Management, preferred
Experience:
Five (5) or more years of accounting, business, operational, analysis, management, or technology experience, requiredEight (8) or more years of accounting, business, operational, analysis, management, or technology experience, preferredExperience supporting the Federal government with financial management support, performance management, program and project management, or related fields, requiredExperience providing guidance and direction at the project level, requiredExperience 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), preferredExperienced managing complex projects, preferredSupervisory experience, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, requiredPMP, CPA, CVA, CFP, MBA, CGFM or related certification, preferred
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, requiredAdvanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
Language(s):
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to support possible project-related travelKnowledge and understanding of Strategic Planning and Performance ManagementKnowledge of metrics and performance measuresWell-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 with the 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.
California Range:
$105,000 - $135,000Colorado Range:
$105,000 - $135,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:
$105,000 - $135,000Washington Range:
$105,000 - $135,000Washington DC Range: $105,000 - $135,000
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BDO is seeking a management level professional with a strong background in federal financial management and internal controls. This position involves contributing to project delivery for civilian federal agencies, focusing on areas such as Business Processes, Policies and Procedures, Risk Assessment, Change Management, Risk Management, and Strategic Planning. The individual in this role will identify and assess risk at the enterprise and business process level and will assess various financial reporting, operational and entity level processes, and controls in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 (including its appendices) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book. This role will also be responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing deliverables, and delivering quality client services on engagements.
Job Duties:
Provides expertise in the areas of risk management, internal controls, and federal financial management and leads the overall strategy of the engagementIdentifies and documents inherent risk and enterprise risk (as applicable) and performs risk assessmentsLeads walkthrough meetings with detailed notes and identifies and documents risks and internal controlsDefines measurable outcomes that advance the client's internal control goals and directionAssists in the oversight of all aspects of A-123 requirements including risk assessments, preparation of narratives, development of test plans, internal control testing, and development of findings and reportsDevelops corrective actions and best practices as needed to resolve internal control deficienciesUtilizes knowledge of business processes, policies, and procedures to provide a road map to change current operations into the "to be" and/or ideal operations; reviews, updates, and verifies processes, policies, and procedures; monitors and reports on compliance; identifies and facilitates improvements for administrative processes; and oversees financial and acquisition aspects of accountable propertyProvides change-and-transition management to facilitate ongoing strategic organizational changes within the client's organization, as related to the client's business management functionsPerforms independent quality assurance reviews of program performance and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are metOversees quality control, reviews, and approves working papers and findings, and adheres to applicable standards, laws, policies, and regulationsDelivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client baseAssists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiativesSupports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processesSupports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiativesAdapts 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 business 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 organizationsEvaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the clientAttends relevant training, business 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 interviewsSupports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadershipResearches industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiativesCultivates growth of existing and new businessOther duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises 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 productsEvaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriateServes as a mentor/career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Business, or Management, preferred
Experience:
Five (5) or more years of accounting, business, operational, analysis, management, or technology experience, requiredEight (8) or more years of accounting, business, operational, analysis, management, or technology experience, preferredExperience supporting the Federal government with financial management support, performance management, program and project management, or related fields, requiredExperience providing guidance and direction at the project level, requiredExperience 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), preferredExperienced managing complex projects, preferredSupervisory experience, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, requiredPMP, CPA, CVA, CFP, MBA, CGFM or related certification, preferred
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, requiredAdvanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
Language(s):
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to support possible project-related travelKnowledge and understanding of Strategic Planning and Performance ManagementKnowledge of metrics and performance measuresWell-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 with the 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.
California Range:
$105,000 - $135,000Colorado Range:
$105,000 - $135,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:
$105,000 - $135,000Washington Range:
$105,000 - $135,000Washington DC Range: $105,000 - $135,000
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