BDO USA
Financial Improvement Management Consultant - Public Sector, Defense
BDO USA, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
BDO is seeking a senior consultant level professional to support project delivery activities for US 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 the objective to obtain an unmodified audit opinion. The role may involve supporting leaders within the Practice for business development, practice development, and/or project delivery activities, along with day-to-day client delivery and relationships on Public Sector engagements. This role may also involve direct supervision of staff. Job Duties
Executes day-to-day duties for the client, including leading and/or guiding in one or more of the following areas to support audit response and remediation objectives: audit facilitation; remediation strategy and implementation; strategic communications, training, and change management; risk management and internal controls; financial management policy and standardized business practices; financial system posting logic and annual general ledger updates; FFMIA compliance; system implementation and transformation audit support; and capability modernization. Supports management of team operations in compliance with client project requirements; may provide guidance on specific staff, deliverables, or tasks. Owns or provides guidance in 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 to progress toward achieving an unmodified audit opinion. Activities may include: Supports audit response and liaison efforts with the external auditor; leads or supports audit walkthroughs; attends audit site visits; provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support; Leads or supports corrective actions and best practices to resolve audit findings; applies industry knowledge and standards to support improvements and implementations; Works with client stakeholders to understand system, process, control, and data needs to address complex financial issues; Provides training, change management, and communication support for audit readiness, response, remediation, and sustainment; Leads or supports risk assessments, processes, and controls design/implementation; advises on documentation and controls testing, addressing identified gaps; Assists with accounting and financial reporting operations, standardization, analysis, and data requests; supports management with compiling 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; Supports transformation from legacy processes to integrated, modernized solutions to meet audit requirements; Develops written reports, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and status reporting; prepares presentations and participates in client meetings; Contributes to deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings; reviews work products for technical accuracy and value to the client. Manages priorities and multi-tasks to initiate correspondence and complete tasks; maintains relationships with client personnel for shared understanding of processes and operations. Communicates with team management through status reporting and demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables. Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and business development or proposals with guidance from Public Sector leadership. Attends relevant training, seminars, and conferences to stay current with technical skills and industry changes. Supports recruiting efforts by identifying and referring 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 is required; OR a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in another discipline with one of the certifications listed in the Certifications section is required. Experience
Seven (7) or more years of experience with Federal, (preferred) or commercial financial management; required. Three (3) or more years of experience with Federal, (preferred) or commercial accounting; required. Experience with OM&S, Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) is preferred. If OM&S or Inventory experience, direct experience with auditing or supporting financial statement audits and/or SSAE 18 / SOC 1 remediation is preferred. If E&DL, experience with asset-driven or event-driven environmental liability estimates is preferred. Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support is preferred. Experience with FIAR Guidance GAAP, USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS, or OMB Circulars is preferred. Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures is preferred. Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel or acquisition is preferred. Licenses & Certifications
Minimum active Secret level security clearance is required. One or more of the following active certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; OR equivalent Bachelor’s/Master’s as described above. Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; advanced proficiency preferred. Experience with SAP-based platforms and SharePoint or audit response tools is a plus. Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to travel as required for projects. Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards (SFFAS 3/48), SSAE 18, and audit and internal control requirements within an Inventory & Related Property environment. Knowledge of environmental laws and financial requirements (CERCLA, DERP, RCRA, SFFAS 5, 6, TR2, TR11). Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels; excellent verbal and written communication skills. About Us
BDO is an ESOP company focused on helping people thrive. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement and are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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BDO is seeking a senior consultant level professional to support project delivery activities for US 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 the objective to obtain an unmodified audit opinion. The role may involve supporting leaders within the Practice for business development, practice development, and/or project delivery activities, along with day-to-day client delivery and relationships on Public Sector engagements. This role may also involve direct supervision of staff. Job Duties
Executes day-to-day duties for the client, including leading and/or guiding in one or more of the following areas to support audit response and remediation objectives: audit facilitation; remediation strategy and implementation; strategic communications, training, and change management; risk management and internal controls; financial management policy and standardized business practices; financial system posting logic and annual general ledger updates; FFMIA compliance; system implementation and transformation audit support; and capability modernization. Supports management of team operations in compliance with client project requirements; may provide guidance on specific staff, deliverables, or tasks. Owns or provides guidance in 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 to progress toward achieving an unmodified audit opinion. Activities may include: Supports audit response and liaison efforts with the external auditor; leads or supports audit walkthroughs; attends audit site visits; provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support; Leads or supports corrective actions and best practices to resolve audit findings; applies industry knowledge and standards to support improvements and implementations; Works with client stakeholders to understand system, process, control, and data needs to address complex financial issues; Provides training, change management, and communication support for audit readiness, response, remediation, and sustainment; Leads or supports risk assessments, processes, and controls design/implementation; advises on documentation and controls testing, addressing identified gaps; Assists with accounting and financial reporting operations, standardization, analysis, and data requests; supports management with compiling 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; Supports transformation from legacy processes to integrated, modernized solutions to meet audit requirements; Develops written reports, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and status reporting; prepares presentations and participates in client meetings; Contributes to deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings; reviews work products for technical accuracy and value to the client. Manages priorities and multi-tasks to initiate correspondence and complete tasks; maintains relationships with client personnel for shared understanding of processes and operations. Communicates with team management through status reporting and demonstrates ownership of assigned tasks and deliverables. Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and business development or proposals with guidance from Public Sector leadership. Attends relevant training, seminars, and conferences to stay current with technical skills and industry changes. Supports recruiting efforts by identifying and referring 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 is required; OR a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in another discipline with one of the certifications listed in the Certifications section is required. Experience
Seven (7) or more years of experience with Federal, (preferred) or commercial financial management; required. Three (3) or more years of experience with Federal, (preferred) or commercial accounting; required. Experience with OM&S, Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) is preferred. If OM&S or Inventory experience, direct experience with auditing or supporting financial statement audits and/or SSAE 18 / SOC 1 remediation is preferred. If E&DL, experience with asset-driven or event-driven environmental liability estimates is preferred. Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support is preferred. Experience with FIAR Guidance GAAP, USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS, or OMB Circulars is preferred. Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures is preferred. Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel or acquisition is preferred. Licenses & Certifications
Minimum active Secret level security clearance is required. One or more of the following active certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; OR equivalent Bachelor’s/Master’s as described above. Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; advanced proficiency preferred. Experience with SAP-based platforms and SharePoint or audit response tools is a plus. Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to travel as required for projects. Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards (SFFAS 3/48), SSAE 18, and audit and internal control requirements within an Inventory & Related Property environment. Knowledge of environmental laws and financial requirements (CERCLA, DERP, RCRA, SFFAS 5, 6, TR2, TR11). Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels; excellent verbal and written communication skills. About Us
BDO is an ESOP company focused on helping people thrive. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement and are committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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