BDO USA
Senior Financial Improvement Consultant - Public Sector, Defense
BDO USA, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
Senior Financial Improvement Consultant - Public Sector, Defense. BD O is seeking a senior consultant 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 the objective to obtain an unmodified audit opinion. The role may involve business development, practice development, and day-to-day client delivery and relationships on Public Sector engagements, with potential direct supervision of staff. Job Duties
Provides day-to-day client duties in one or more scope areas to support audit response and remediation objectives, including: audit facilitation; remediation strategy and implementation; audit communications, training, and change management; risk management and internal controls support; financial management policy and standardized business practices; financial system posting logic and GL updates; FFMIA compliance; system implementation and transformation audit support; and capability modernization. Supports management in meeting client project requirements; may guide specific staff, deliverables, or tasks. Coordinates with engagement team management and client leadership on planning, execution, and status processes. Delivers professional Federal accounting and auditing solutions and change management support toward achieving an unmodified audit opinion. Activities may include: Audit response and liaison with external auditors; leading or supporting walkthroughs and on-site observations and testing; financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting. Development and implementation of corrective actions and best practices for audit findings. Collaboration with client stakeholders to address system, process, control, and data needs for financial improvement. Training, change management, and communication to disseminate and implement audit readiness, response, remediation, and sustainment topics with client personnel. Documentation, design, and implementation of risk assessments, processes, and controls; advising on supporting documentation; supporting controls testing and gap remediation. Assistance with accounting and financial reporting operations, standardization, analysis, work products, and data calls; compiling financial statement information. Accounting standard research and discussions on posting logic for various transactions; assessing system compliance with FFMIA and control frameworks; supporting tests of design/operating effectiveness; reviewing assets and supporting documentation. Support transformation from legacy processes to integrated and modernized solutions; develop written reports, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and status reporting; prepare presentations and participate in client meetings. Contribute to deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings; manage priorities and coordinate multiple tasks; maintain client relationships and status reporting; support practice activities and business development as directed by Public Sector leadership. Attend training to stay current with technical skills; assist with recruiting by identifying potential candidates; other duties as required. Supervise staff as applicable and ensure quality of work product. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT/Systems, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science, required; OR another degree with one of the certifications listed below. Experience: Four (4) or more years of Federal or commercial financial management experience; two (2) or more years of Federal or commercial accounting experience (preferred). Experience with OM&S, Inventory & Related Property, or E&DL; preferred with related audit or remediation experience; asset-driven/environmental liability estimation experience for E&DL preferred. Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness; familiarity with FIAR, USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS, and OMB circulars (preferred). Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures; DoD policies for personnel or acquisition (preferred). Licenses & Certifications
Minimum active Secret level security clearance required. One of the following active certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; OR a qualifying Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as detailed above. Software
MS 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 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, TR2/11). Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to own work product, take initiative, coordinate with teams, follow instructions, supervise staff, and provide feedback. Ability to work independently and in a team; customer-service oriented; strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Willingness to travel as needed. About Us
BDO is an ESOP company focused on delivering exceptional experiences. We offer flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and a culture centered on meaningful connections, curiosity, and making a positive difference. We are committed to equal opportunity and provide a broad benefits package.
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Senior Financial Improvement Consultant - Public Sector, Defense. BD O is seeking a senior consultant 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 the objective to obtain an unmodified audit opinion. The role may involve business development, practice development, and day-to-day client delivery and relationships on Public Sector engagements, with potential direct supervision of staff. Job Duties
Provides day-to-day client duties in one or more scope areas to support audit response and remediation objectives, including: audit facilitation; remediation strategy and implementation; audit communications, training, and change management; risk management and internal controls support; financial management policy and standardized business practices; financial system posting logic and GL updates; FFMIA compliance; system implementation and transformation audit support; and capability modernization. Supports management in meeting client project requirements; may guide specific staff, deliverables, or tasks. Coordinates with engagement team management and client leadership on planning, execution, and status processes. Delivers professional Federal accounting and auditing solutions and change management support toward achieving an unmodified audit opinion. Activities may include: Audit response and liaison with external auditors; leading or supporting walkthroughs and on-site observations and testing; financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting. Development and implementation of corrective actions and best practices for audit findings. Collaboration with client stakeholders to address system, process, control, and data needs for financial improvement. Training, change management, and communication to disseminate and implement audit readiness, response, remediation, and sustainment topics with client personnel. Documentation, design, and implementation of risk assessments, processes, and controls; advising on supporting documentation; supporting controls testing and gap remediation. Assistance with accounting and financial reporting operations, standardization, analysis, work products, and data calls; compiling financial statement information. Accounting standard research and discussions on posting logic for various transactions; assessing system compliance with FFMIA and control frameworks; supporting tests of design/operating effectiveness; reviewing assets and supporting documentation. Support transformation from legacy processes to integrated and modernized solutions; develop written reports, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and status reporting; prepare presentations and participate in client meetings. Contribute to deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings; manage priorities and coordinate multiple tasks; maintain client relationships and status reporting; support practice activities and business development as directed by Public Sector leadership. Attend training to stay current with technical skills; assist with recruiting by identifying potential candidates; other duties as required. Supervise staff as applicable and ensure quality of work product. Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, IT/Systems, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Data Science, required; OR another degree with one of the certifications listed below. Experience: Four (4) or more years of Federal or commercial financial management experience; two (2) or more years of Federal or commercial accounting experience (preferred). Experience with OM&S, Inventory & Related Property, or E&DL; preferred with related audit or remediation experience; asset-driven/environmental liability estimation experience for E&DL preferred. Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness; familiarity with FIAR, USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS, and OMB circulars (preferred). Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures; DoD policies for personnel or acquisition (preferred). Licenses & Certifications
Minimum active Secret level security clearance required. One of the following active certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; OR a qualifying Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as detailed above. Software
MS 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 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, TR2/11). Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to own work product, take initiative, coordinate with teams, follow instructions, supervise staff, and provide feedback. Ability to work independently and in a team; customer-service oriented; strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Willingness to travel as needed. About Us
BDO is an ESOP company focused on delivering exceptional experiences. We offer flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and a culture centered on meaningful connections, curiosity, and making a positive difference. We are committed to equal opportunity and provide a broad benefits package.
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