BDO
Senior Internal Controls Consultant, Public Sector - Federal Civilian
BDO, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Job Summary:
BDO is seeking an experienced professional to support federal Internal control assessments, audit readiness, government audit, and process improvement duties for federal government clients. The individual in this role will identify, document, and assess risk and internal controls in accordance with various federal laws, regulations, and standards, while making suggestions to mitigate risk and improve internal controls and processes. They will identify and assess risk at the enterprise level 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.
Job Duties:
Performs federal Internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR) assessments, audit readiness, government audit, internal controls, and process improvement duties
Prepares and updates process narratives, develops risks and control matrices, conducts test plans, performs internal control testing, and develops findings and reports
Identifies and documents inherent risk and enterprise risk (as applicable) and performs risk assessments
Assists with performing verification and validation of corrective action plans
Leads walkthrough meetings with taking detailed notes and identifies and documents risks and internal controls
Reviews corrective actions and provides recommendations based on best practices as needed to resolve internal control deficiencies
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 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 and 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 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 demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
Supports and reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
Attends relevant training, 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 Practice leadership
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Potential supervision of Public Sector staff on engagements related to internal and client projects.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred
Experience:
Two (2) or more years of accounting, financial, business, technology, management, or operations experience, required
Five (5) or more years of accounting, financial, business, technology, management, or operations experience, preferred
Experience with Federal Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) assessments, audit readiness, government audit and internal controls, federal financial management, OMB Circular A-123, SOX 404, and/or process improvement, preferred
Experience 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), preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
CPA, CGFM, CISA, PMP or related certification, preferred
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
Language(s):
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
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 with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Detail 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: $95,000 - $115,000Colorado Range: $95,000 - $115,000Illinois Range: $95,000 - $115,000Maryland Range: $95,000 - $115,000Minnesota Range: $95,000 - $115,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $115,000Washington Range: $95,000 - $115,000Washington DC Range: $95,000 - $115,000
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BDO is seeking an experienced professional to support federal Internal control assessments, audit readiness, government audit, and process improvement duties for federal government clients. The individual in this role will identify, document, and assess risk and internal controls in accordance with various federal laws, regulations, and standards, while making suggestions to mitigate risk and improve internal controls and processes. They will identify and assess risk at the enterprise level 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.
Job Duties:
Performs federal Internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR) assessments, audit readiness, government audit, internal controls, and process improvement duties
Prepares and updates process narratives, develops risks and control matrices, conducts test plans, performs internal control testing, and develops findings and reports
Identifies and documents inherent risk and enterprise risk (as applicable) and performs risk assessments
Assists with performing verification and validation of corrective action plans
Leads walkthrough meetings with taking detailed notes and identifies and documents risks and internal controls
Reviews corrective actions and provides recommendations based on best practices as needed to resolve internal control deficiencies
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 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 and 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 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 demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
Supports and reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
Attends relevant training, 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 Practice leadership
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Potential supervision of Public Sector staff on engagements related to internal and client projects.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred
Experience:
Two (2) or more years of accounting, financial, business, technology, management, or operations experience, required
Five (5) or more years of accounting, financial, business, technology, management, or operations experience, preferred
Experience with Federal Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) assessments, audit readiness, government audit and internal controls, federal financial management, OMB Circular A-123, SOX 404, and/or process improvement, preferred
Experience 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), preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
CPA, CGFM, CISA, PMP or related certification, preferred
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
Language(s):
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
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 with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Detail 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: $95,000 - $115,000Colorado Range: $95,000 - $115,000Illinois Range: $95,000 - $115,000Maryland Range: $95,000 - $115,000Minnesota Range: $95,000 - $115,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $115,000Washington Range: $95,000 - $115,000Washington DC Range: $95,000 - $115,000
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