BDO USA
Senior Financial Improvement Consultant - Public Sector, Defense
BDO USA, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Senior Financial Improvement Consultant - Public Sector, Defense
BDO is seeking a senior consultant level professional to support project delivery activities for US Defense agencies. The individual in this position will provide financial improvement, transformation, and audit support services to improve the completeness, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of a federal agency’s financial data in support of the overall objective to obtain an unmodified audit opinion. The role will be responsible for supporting leaders within the Practice to support business development, practice development, and/or project delivery activities, along with day-to-day client delivery and relationships with clients on Public Sector engagements. This role may also be involved in direct supervision of staff.
Job Duties
Provides day-to-day client duties in one or more of the following scope areas to support the client in achieving audit response and remediation objectives:
Audit facilitation; Audit remediation strategy and implementation support; Audit strategic communications, training, and change management; Risk management and internal controls support; Financial management policy and standardized business practices; Financial system posting logic and annual general ledger updates; Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) compliance; System implementation and transformation audit support; and/or Capability modernization
Supports management with meeting compliance with client project requirements; may have responsibilities in providing guidance on specific staff, deliverables, or tasks
Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on planning, execution, and status processes
Provides the client with professional Federal accounting and auditing solutions and change management support to progress client towards achieving an unmodified audit opinion of its financial statements. Typical activities may include:
Supports audit response and liaison efforts to assist the client in responding to audit requests and interacting with the external financial auditor
Leads or supports audit walkthroughs on assigned system or business process scope and attends audit site visits to support the client in fielding on site observations and testing
Provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support
Supports the development and/or implementation of corrective actions and best practices in support of resolving audit findings
Works with various client stakeholder communities to understand system, process, control, and/or data needs to support financial improvement through the solving of complex financial issues
Provides training, change management, and communication support to help the dissemination and implementation of various audit readiness, response, remediation, and sustainment topics with client personnel
Supports the documentation, design, and/or implementation of risk assessments, processes, and controls; advises on supporting documentation, and supports controls testing and addressing of identified gaps
Assists with accounting and/or financial reporting operations, standardization efforts, analysis, work products, and data calls; supports client management with compiling financial statement information
Conducts accounting standard research and supports posting logic discussions pertaining to various transactional events
Supports assessment of system compliance with FFMIA and system control frameworks and requirements
Supports test of design or operating effectiveness reviews for identified system or business process controls
Conducts reviews of assets, key supporting documentation, and/or system records
Assists transformation efforts from legacy processes to fully integrated and modernized system or process solutions
Supports the development of written reports, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and/or status reporting
Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in and/or leads client meetings and day-to-day interactions
Contributes to the development of deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings
Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions
Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and/or business development and proposal efforts with guidance from Public Sector leadership
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 and referring potential candidates
Other duties as required
Education Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor\'s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology/Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science, required; OR
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in another discipline and one of the certifications from the below Certification(s) section, required
Experience
Four (4) or more years of Federal (preferred) or commercial financial management experience, required
Two (2) or more years of Federal (preferred) or commercial accounting experience, preferred
Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S), Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) experience, preferred:
If OM&S or other Inventory & Related Property experience, then direct experience with auditing or supporting financial statement audits and/or SSAE 18 / SOC 1 examination response and remediation, preferred
If E&DL experience, then direct experience with developing asset-driven and/or event-driven environmental liability estimates, preferred
Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support, preferred
Experience with one or more of the following, preferred:
Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance GAAP
USSGL, FASAB,SFFAS, CFO Act
FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book)
OMB Circulars
Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred
Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel, or acquisition, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
Minimum active Secret level security clearance, required
One of the following active and current certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; OR either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as detailed in the above Education section, required
Software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
Experience with SAP based platforms, preferred
SharePoint or audit response tool experience, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to support possible project-related travel, as needed
Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards (i.e., SFFAS 3 and 48), SSAE 18, and/or application of audit and internal control requirements within an Inventory & Related Property business process environment
Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and financial requirements, including, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) 5, 6, and Technical Release 2, and 11
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 own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating with team members and across various organizations
Able to follow instructions, and ability to effectively direct and supervise staff and provide review and feedback of work
Capacity to both work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Maryland Range: $85,000 - $114,000
Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $114,000
About Us 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.”
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
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Job Duties
Provides day-to-day client duties in one or more of the following scope areas to support the client in achieving audit response and remediation objectives:
Audit facilitation; Audit remediation strategy and implementation support; Audit strategic communications, training, and change management; Risk management and internal controls support; Financial management policy and standardized business practices; Financial system posting logic and annual general ledger updates; Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) compliance; System implementation and transformation audit support; and/or Capability modernization
Supports management with meeting compliance with client project requirements; may have responsibilities in providing guidance on specific staff, deliverables, or tasks
Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on planning, execution, and status processes
Provides the client with professional Federal accounting and auditing solutions and change management support to progress client towards achieving an unmodified audit opinion of its financial statements. Typical activities may include:
Supports audit response and liaison efforts to assist the client in responding to audit requests and interacting with the external financial auditor
Leads or supports audit walkthroughs on assigned system or business process scope and attends audit site visits to support the client in fielding on site observations and testing
Provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support
Supports the development and/or implementation of corrective actions and best practices in support of resolving audit findings
Works with various client stakeholder communities to understand system, process, control, and/or data needs to support financial improvement through the solving of complex financial issues
Provides training, change management, and communication support to help the dissemination and implementation of various audit readiness, response, remediation, and sustainment topics with client personnel
Supports the documentation, design, and/or implementation of risk assessments, processes, and controls; advises on supporting documentation, and supports controls testing and addressing of identified gaps
Assists with accounting and/or financial reporting operations, standardization efforts, analysis, work products, and data calls; supports client management with compiling financial statement information
Conducts accounting standard research and supports posting logic discussions pertaining to various transactional events
Supports assessment of system compliance with FFMIA and system control frameworks and requirements
Supports test of design or operating effectiveness reviews for identified system or business process controls
Conducts reviews of assets, key supporting documentation, and/or system records
Assists transformation efforts from legacy processes to fully integrated and modernized system or process solutions
Supports the development of written reports, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and/or status reporting
Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in and/or leads client meetings and day-to-day interactions
Contributes to the development of deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings
Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions
Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and/or business development and proposal efforts with guidance from Public Sector leadership
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 and referring potential candidates
Other duties as required
Education Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Bachelor\'s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology/Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science, required; OR
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in another discipline and one of the certifications from the below Certification(s) section, required
Experience
Four (4) or more years of Federal (preferred) or commercial financial management experience, required
Two (2) or more years of Federal (preferred) or commercial accounting experience, preferred
Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S), Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) experience, preferred:
If OM&S or other Inventory & Related Property experience, then direct experience with auditing or supporting financial statement audits and/or SSAE 18 / SOC 1 examination response and remediation, preferred
If E&DL experience, then direct experience with developing asset-driven and/or event-driven environmental liability estimates, preferred
Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support, preferred
Experience with one or more of the following, preferred:
Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance GAAP
USSGL, FASAB,SFFAS, CFO Act
FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book)
OMB Circulars
Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred
Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel, or acquisition, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s)
Minimum active Secret level security clearance, required
One of the following active and current certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; OR either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as detailed in the above Education section, required
Software
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
Experience with SAP based platforms, preferred
SharePoint or audit response tool experience, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to support possible project-related travel, as needed
Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards (i.e., SFFAS 3 and 48), SSAE 18, and/or application of audit and internal control requirements within an Inventory & Related Property business process environment
Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and financial requirements, including, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) 5, 6, and Technical Release 2, and 11
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 own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating with team members and across various organizations
Able to follow instructions, and ability to effectively direct and supervise staff and provide review and feedback of work
Capacity to both work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Maryland Range: $85,000 - $114,000
Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $114,000
About Us 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.”
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
We are keeping the original job information intact while presenting it in a cleaner, more accessible structure that complies with the formatting requirements.
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