BDO USA
Financial Improvement Management Consultant - Public Sector, Defense
BDO USA, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Financial Improvement Management Consultant - Public Sector, Defense
BDO USA
is seeking a senior consultant level professional to support project delivery activities for U.S. Defense agencies. The individual 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 obtaining an unmodified audit opinion. The role may involve business development, practice development, and day-to-day client delivery and relationships on Public Sector engagements. Supervisory responsibilities may include directing staff on engagements.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. Job Duties Executes day-to-day duties for the client, including leading and/or guiding in one or more scope areas to support 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 of team operations in compliance with client project requirements; may guide specific staff, deliverables, or tasks Owns or guides task areas while coordinating with engagement team management and client leadership on planning, execution, status, and review processes Provides professional Federal accounting and auditing solutions and change management support toward achieving an unmodified audit opinion; activities include:
Supports audit response and liaison efforts with the external financial auditor Leads or supports audit walkthroughs and attends on-site visits to support testing Provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support Leads or supports corrective actions and best practices to resolve audit findings; applies industry knowledge to support improvements Works with client stakeholders to understand system, process, control, and data needs to support financial improvement Provides training, change management, and communication support for audit readiness, response, remediation, and sustainment Leads or supports risk assessments, processes, and controls; advises on supporting documentation and controls testing Assists with accounting and financial reporting operations, standardization, analysis, and data calls; helps compile financial statement information Conducts accounting standard research and advises on posting logic for various transactions Assesses system compliance with FFMIA and control frameworks Supports testing of design or operating effectiveness for identified controls Conducts reviews of assets, supporting documentation, and system records Leads or assists transformation from legacy processes to integrated and modernized solutions to meet audit requirements Supports development of written reports, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and status reporting Prepares presentations and participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions Contributes to deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings; supports review of work products for technical accuracy and value
Manages priorities and coordinates multiple efforts with effective task completion Maintains relationships with key client personnel to align on processes and operations Maintains status reporting with team management and demonstrates ownership of tasks Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and/or business development with guidance from Public Sector leadership Attends training, seminars, and conferences to stay current with technical skills related to client needs Supports recruiting by identifying potential candidates Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports (consultant level staff) on client projects Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science, required; OR a Bachelor’s or Master’s in another field with one of the certifications listed below Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience: Seven (7) or more years with Federal, or commercial financial management; three (3) or more years with Federal, or commercial accounting Experience Preferences Experience with OM&S, Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL); direct experience with audits or remediation for financial statements and/or SSAE 18 / SOC 1 is preferred (for OM&S); environmental liability estimates (for E&DL) are preferred Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support Experience with FIAR Guidance GAAP; USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act; FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, Yellow Book; OMB Circulars Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures and related DoD systems and personnel/acquisition processes License(s)/Certification(s) Minimum active Secret security clearance required One or more active certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; or equivalent degree/certification as described in Education Software Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); advanced proficiency preferred Experience with SAP platforms; SharePoint or audit response tools preferred Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to travel for project work as needed Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards (SFFAS 3 and 48), SSAE 18, and related audit and internal control requirements Knowledge of environmental laws and financial requirements (CERCLA, DERP, RCRA, SFFAS 5, 6, TR2, TR11) Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels Excellent verbal and written communication skills Salary ranges and local market information are provided by location: Maryland Range: $85,000 - $125,000; Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $125,000. About Us BDO is committed to delivering exceptional experiences and values diversity. We offer flexibility, advancement opportunities, and a culture focused on meaningful connections and impact. We are an ESOP company, sharing value with our U.S. team. BDO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries : Accounting
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BDO USA
is seeking a senior consultant level professional to support project delivery activities for U.S. Defense agencies. The individual 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 obtaining an unmodified audit opinion. The role may involve business development, practice development, and day-to-day client delivery and relationships on Public Sector engagements. Supervisory responsibilities may include directing staff on engagements.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. Job Duties Executes day-to-day duties for the client, including leading and/or guiding in one or more scope areas to support 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 of team operations in compliance with client project requirements; may guide specific staff, deliverables, or tasks Owns or guides task areas while coordinating with engagement team management and client leadership on planning, execution, status, and review processes Provides professional Federal accounting and auditing solutions and change management support toward achieving an unmodified audit opinion; activities include:
Supports audit response and liaison efforts with the external financial auditor Leads or supports audit walkthroughs and attends on-site visits to support testing Provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support Leads or supports corrective actions and best practices to resolve audit findings; applies industry knowledge to support improvements Works with client stakeholders to understand system, process, control, and data needs to support financial improvement Provides training, change management, and communication support for audit readiness, response, remediation, and sustainment Leads or supports risk assessments, processes, and controls; advises on supporting documentation and controls testing Assists with accounting and financial reporting operations, standardization, analysis, and data calls; helps compile financial statement information Conducts accounting standard research and advises on posting logic for various transactions Assesses system compliance with FFMIA and control frameworks Supports testing of design or operating effectiveness for identified controls Conducts reviews of assets, supporting documentation, and system records Leads or assists transformation from legacy processes to integrated and modernized solutions to meet audit requirements Supports development of written reports, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and status reporting Prepares presentations and participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions Contributes to deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings; supports review of work products for technical accuracy and value
Manages priorities and coordinates multiple efforts with effective task completion Maintains relationships with key client personnel to align on processes and operations Maintains status reporting with team management and demonstrates ownership of tasks Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and/or business development with guidance from Public Sector leadership Attends training, seminars, and conferences to stay current with technical skills related to client needs Supports recruiting by identifying potential candidates Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports (consultant level staff) on client projects Education Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science, required; OR a Bachelor’s or Master’s in another field with one of the certifications listed below Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Experience: Seven (7) or more years with Federal, or commercial financial management; three (3) or more years with Federal, or commercial accounting Experience Preferences Experience with OM&S, Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL); direct experience with audits or remediation for financial statements and/or SSAE 18 / SOC 1 is preferred (for OM&S); environmental liability estimates (for E&DL) are preferred Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support Experience with FIAR Guidance GAAP; USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act; FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, Yellow Book; OMB Circulars Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures and related DoD systems and personnel/acquisition processes License(s)/Certification(s) Minimum active Secret security clearance required One or more active certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; or equivalent degree/certification as described in Education Software Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); advanced proficiency preferred Experience with SAP platforms; SharePoint or audit response tools preferred Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to travel for project work as needed Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards (SFFAS 3 and 48), SSAE 18, and related audit and internal control requirements Knowledge of environmental laws and financial requirements (CERCLA, DERP, RCRA, SFFAS 5, 6, TR2, TR11) Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels Excellent verbal and written communication skills Salary ranges and local market information are provided by location: Maryland Range: $85,000 - $125,000; Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $125,000. About Us BDO is committed to delivering exceptional experiences and values diversity. We offer flexibility, advancement opportunities, and a culture focused on meaningful connections and impact. We are an ESOP company, sharing value with our U.S. team. BDO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Finance and Accounting/Auditing Industries : Accounting
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