BDO USA
Senior Financial Improvement Consultant - Public Sector, Defense
BDO USA, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
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 overall objective to obtain an unmodified audit opinion. This role may also be involved in direct supervision of staff and will support 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. Job Duties / Responsibilities
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; leads or supports audit walkthroughs; provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support; supports corrective actions and best practices; works with client stakeholders to support financial improvement; provides training, change management, and communication support; supports risk assessments, processes, and controls; advises on documentation; supports controls testing; and assists with accounting and financial reporting operations Contributes to development of deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings; prepares presentations and leads client meetings; communicates status and owns assigned tasks Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination Maintains relationships with key client personnel and communicates with team management about status Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and/or business development and proposal efforts under guidance from Public Sector leadership Attends relevant training and conferences to stay current with technical skills 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 listed below 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 Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel, or acquisition, preferred Experience with one or more of the following, preferred: FIAR GAAP; USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act; FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS; OMB Circulars Education / License(s) / Certification(s)
Minimum active Secret level security clearance, required One of the following active and current certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; OR Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree as detailed above, required Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Advanced proficiency preferred Experience with SAP based platforms; 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 (SFFAS), SSAE 18, and audit/internal control requirements Knowledge of environmental laws and financial requirements (CERCLA, DERP, RCRA, SFFAS 5, 6, and TR 2/11) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to own work product development and coordinate with team members; able to supervise staff and provide feedback Ability to work independently and in a team; customer service focused About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture centers around meaningful connections, curiosity, and integrity, while delivering exceptional outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company. Salary and Location
Location: Huntsville, AL Salary: $77,000 - $125,000 Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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 overall objective to obtain an unmodified audit opinion. This role may also be involved in direct supervision of staff and will support 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. Job Duties / Responsibilities
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; leads or supports audit walkthroughs; provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support; supports corrective actions and best practices; works with client stakeholders to support financial improvement; provides training, change management, and communication support; supports risk assessments, processes, and controls; advises on documentation; supports controls testing; and assists with accounting and financial reporting operations Contributes to development of deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings; prepares presentations and leads client meetings; communicates status and owns assigned tasks Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination Maintains relationships with key client personnel and communicates with team management about status Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and/or business development and proposal efforts under guidance from Public Sector leadership Attends relevant training and conferences to stay current with technical skills 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 listed below 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 Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel, or acquisition, preferred Experience with one or more of the following, preferred: FIAR GAAP; USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act; FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS; OMB Circulars Education / License(s) / Certification(s)
Minimum active Secret level security clearance, required One of the following active and current certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM; OR Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree as detailed above, required Software
Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Advanced proficiency preferred Experience with SAP based platforms; 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 (SFFAS), SSAE 18, and audit/internal control requirements Knowledge of environmental laws and financial requirements (CERCLA, DERP, RCRA, SFFAS 5, 6, and TR 2/11) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to own work product development and coordinate with team members; able to supervise staff and provide feedback Ability to work independently and in a team; customer service focused About Us
Join us at BDO, where you will find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture centers around meaningful connections, curiosity, and integrity, while delivering exceptional outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company. Salary and Location
Location: Huntsville, AL Salary: $77,000 - $125,000 Disclaimer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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