BDO USA
Financial Improvement Management Consultant - Public Sector, Defense
BDO USA, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Overview
Financial Improvement Management Consultant - Public Sector, Defense. BDO is seeking a senior consultant level professional to support project delivery activities for US Defense agencies. The role provides 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 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 on Public Sector engagements. The role may also involve direct supervision of staff. Job Duties / Responsibilities
Executes day-to-day duties for the client, including leading or guiding in one or more scope areas to support audit response and remediation objectives: Audit facilitation; Audit remediation strategy and implementation; 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 provide guidance on staff, deliverables, or tasks Coordinates 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; typical activities include: Supports audit response and liaison efforts with the external financial auditor Leads or supports audit walkthroughs, site visits, and testing Provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support Leads or supports development and/or implementation of corrective actions and best practices to resolve audit findings Collaborates 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 documentation, design, and/or implementation of risk assessments, processes, and controls; advises on documentation and supports testing Assists with accounting and/or financial reporting operations, standardization, analysis, and data requests Performs accounting standard research and advises on posting logic for various transactions Assesses system compliance with FFMIA and control frameworks Supports tests of design or operating effectiveness for controls Conducts reviews of assets and supporting documentation Leads or assists transformation from legacy processes to integrated and modernized solutions to meet audit requirements Supports development of written reports, 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 Manages priorities and multi-task coordination; maintains client relationships to ensure understanding of processes and functions Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and business development with guidance from Public Sector leadership Attends trainings and conferences to stay current with technical skills Supports recruiting by identifying and referring potential candidates Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports (consultant level staff) on client projects Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science required; OR a related degree with one of the certifications listed in the Certifications section Experience
Seven (7) or more years of experience with Federal, (preferred) or commercial financial management Three (3) or more years of experience with Federal, (preferred) or commercial accounting Experience with OM&S, Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) preferred If OM&S or Inventory experience: direct experience with auditing or supporting financial statement audits and/or SSAE 18/SOC 1 If E&DL experience: experience with environmental liability estimates Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support preferred Experience with FIAR Guidance GAAP, USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS, and/or OMB Circulars preferred Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures preferred Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel or acquisition preferred Licenses and Certifications
Minimum active Secret security clearance required One or more active certifications such as CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM, or equivalent as detailed in Education section Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); advanced proficiency preferred Experience with SAP-based platforms; SharePoint or audit response tools preferred Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to support possible project-related travel Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards and audit/internal control requirements Knowledge of environmental laws and related financial requirements (CERCLA, DERP, RCRA, SFFAS 5, 6, TR2, TR11) Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels; excellent verbal and written communication skills Compensation
Individual salaries determined by qualifications, experience, and geography. Illinois Range: $85,000 - $125,000; Maryland Range: $85,000 - $125,000; Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $125,000 About Us
BDO is an ESOP company committed to delivering exceptional experiences and values diversity, curiosity, and quality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement, and provide comprehensive Total Rewards benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Financial Improvement Management Consultant - Public Sector, Defense. BDO is seeking a senior consultant level professional to support project delivery activities for US Defense agencies. The role provides 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 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 on Public Sector engagements. The role may also involve direct supervision of staff. Job Duties / Responsibilities
Executes day-to-day duties for the client, including leading or guiding in one or more scope areas to support audit response and remediation objectives: Audit facilitation; Audit remediation strategy and implementation; 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 provide guidance on staff, deliverables, or tasks Coordinates 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; typical activities include: Supports audit response and liaison efforts with the external financial auditor Leads or supports audit walkthroughs, site visits, and testing Provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support Leads or supports development and/or implementation of corrective actions and best practices to resolve audit findings Collaborates 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 documentation, design, and/or implementation of risk assessments, processes, and controls; advises on documentation and supports testing Assists with accounting and/or financial reporting operations, standardization, analysis, and data requests Performs accounting standard research and advises on posting logic for various transactions Assesses system compliance with FFMIA and control frameworks Supports tests of design or operating effectiveness for controls Conducts reviews of assets and supporting documentation Leads or assists transformation from legacy processes to integrated and modernized solutions to meet audit requirements Supports development of written reports, 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 Manages priorities and multi-task coordination; maintains client relationships to ensure understanding of processes and functions Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and business development with guidance from Public Sector leadership Attends trainings and conferences to stay current with technical skills Supports recruiting by identifying and referring potential candidates Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports (consultant level staff) on client projects Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science required; OR a related degree with one of the certifications listed in the Certifications section Experience
Seven (7) or more years of experience with Federal, (preferred) or commercial financial management Three (3) or more years of experience with Federal, (preferred) or commercial accounting Experience with OM&S, Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) preferred If OM&S or Inventory experience: direct experience with auditing or supporting financial statement audits and/or SSAE 18/SOC 1 If E&DL experience: experience with environmental liability estimates Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support preferred Experience with FIAR Guidance GAAP, USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS, and/or OMB Circulars preferred Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures preferred Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel or acquisition preferred Licenses and Certifications
Minimum active Secret security clearance required One or more active certifications such as CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM, or equivalent as detailed in Education section Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); advanced proficiency preferred Experience with SAP-based platforms; SharePoint or audit response tools preferred Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to support possible project-related travel Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards and audit/internal control requirements Knowledge of environmental laws and related financial requirements (CERCLA, DERP, RCRA, SFFAS 5, 6, TR2, TR11) Ability to interact effectively with all organizational levels; excellent verbal and written communication skills Compensation
Individual salaries determined by qualifications, experience, and geography. Illinois Range: $85,000 - $125,000; Maryland Range: $85,000 - $125,000; Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $125,000 About Us
BDO is an ESOP company committed to delivering exceptional experiences and values diversity, curiosity, and quality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement, and provide comprehensive Total Rewards benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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