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Senior Financial Improvement Management Consultant - Public Sect
Clearance Jobs, Falls Church, Virginia, United States, 22043
Senior Manager, Public Sector
BDO is seeking a senior manager level professional to support project delivery activities for US Defense agencies. The individual in this position 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. The role will be responsible for partnering with senior leaders within the Practice to lead or manage business development, practice development, and project delivery activities, along with day-to-day client delivery and relationships with clients on Public Sector engagements. This role may also be involved in direct supervision of staff and performance management. Job duties include: Executing day-to-day duties for the client, to include leading and/or providing subject matter expertise and technical acumen to support the client in achieving audit response and remediation objectives in one or more of the following scope areas: 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. Providing guidance in management of team operations in compliance with client project requirements; may have supervisory responsibilities in overseeing, leading, or providing guidance on specific scope of work, staff, deliverables, or tasks. Owning or providing guidance in task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes. Providing 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. Managing priorities and work effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; support multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination. Communicating and maintaining relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions. Communicating with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products. Establishing professional rapport with clients and other organizations. Leading or supporting firm practice and solution initiatives with guidance from Public Sector leadership. Leading or supporting business development to cultivate the growth of existing and new business with guidance from Public Sector leadership, which may have an assigned revenue goal. Supporting opportunity capture and leads proposal or other opportunity requests for information responses, or one or more components of proposals or other opportunity requests for information. Attending relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industry and to develop a network of industry relationships. Building a market presence to develop a network of key financial decision makers, referral sources, and recruits. Identifying current market trends and supports business development, training, and/or capability development activities to address needs of the business. Supporting recruiting efforts by identifying and referring potential candidates and participating in interviews, and may serve as a hiring manager for specific opportunities. Other duties as required. Supervisory responsibilities may include: Supervising the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products. Evaluating the performance of Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development. Delivering periodic performance feedback and complete the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate. Serving as a career advisor to Public Sector staff, as assigned. Qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, required. Ten (10) or more years of experience with Federal financial management, required. Four (4) or more years of experience with Federal accounting, required. Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S), Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) experience, preferred. Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support, preferred. Experience with one or more of the following, preferred: Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance GAAP USSGL, FASAB,SFFAS, CFO Act FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book) OMB Circulars Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred. Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel, or acquisition, , preferred. Experience supporting Public Sector practice, solution, and/or business development initiatives, preferred. Experience managing or leading teams, firm initiatives, and/or federal client project activities, preferred. Minimum active Secret level security clearance, required. One of the following active certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM, required. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required. Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred. Experience with SAP based platforms, preferred. SharePoint or audit response tool experience, preferred. Ability to support possible project-related travel, as needed. Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards (i.e., SFFAS 3 and 48), SSAE 18, and/or application of audit and internal control requirements within an Inventory & Related Property business process environment. Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and financial requirements, including, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) 5, 6, and Technical Release 2, and 11. Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating with team members and across various organizations. Able to follow instructions, and ability to effectively direct and supervise staff and provide review and feedback of work. Capacity to both work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus. Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. Maryland Range: $125,000 - $160,000 Washington DC Range: $125,000 - $160,000. About Us Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through
BDO is seeking a senior manager level professional to support project delivery activities for US Defense agencies. The individual in this position 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. The role will be responsible for partnering with senior leaders within the Practice to lead or manage business development, practice development, and project delivery activities, along with day-to-day client delivery and relationships with clients on Public Sector engagements. This role may also be involved in direct supervision of staff and performance management. Job duties include: Executing day-to-day duties for the client, to include leading and/or providing subject matter expertise and technical acumen to support the client in achieving audit response and remediation objectives in one or more of the following scope areas: 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. Providing guidance in management of team operations in compliance with client project requirements; may have supervisory responsibilities in overseeing, leading, or providing guidance on specific scope of work, staff, deliverables, or tasks. Owning or providing guidance in task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes. Providing 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. Managing priorities and work effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; support multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination. Communicating and maintaining relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions. Communicating with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products. Establishing professional rapport with clients and other organizations. Leading or supporting firm practice and solution initiatives with guidance from Public Sector leadership. Leading or supporting business development to cultivate the growth of existing and new business with guidance from Public Sector leadership, which may have an assigned revenue goal. Supporting opportunity capture and leads proposal or other opportunity requests for information responses, or one or more components of proposals or other opportunity requests for information. Attending relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industry and to develop a network of industry relationships. Building a market presence to develop a network of key financial decision makers, referral sources, and recruits. Identifying current market trends and supports business development, training, and/or capability development activities to address needs of the business. Supporting recruiting efforts by identifying and referring potential candidates and participating in interviews, and may serve as a hiring manager for specific opportunities. Other duties as required. Supervisory responsibilities may include: Supervising the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products. Evaluating the performance of Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development. Delivering periodic performance feedback and complete the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate. Serving as a career advisor to Public Sector staff, as assigned. Qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Management/Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Science, required. Ten (10) or more years of experience with Federal financial management, required. Four (4) or more years of experience with Federal accounting, required. Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S), Inventory & Related Property, or Environmental & Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) experience, preferred. Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support, preferred. Experience with one or more of the following, preferred: Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance GAAP USSGL, FASAB,SFFAS, CFO Act FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book) OMB Circulars Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred. Experience with DoD policies, systems, and procedures for personnel, or acquisition, , preferred. Experience supporting Public Sector practice, solution, and/or business development initiatives, preferred. Experience managing or leading teams, firm initiatives, and/or federal client project activities, preferred. Minimum active Secret level security clearance, required. One of the following active certifications: CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM, required. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required. Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred. Experience with SAP based platforms, preferred. SharePoint or audit response tool experience, preferred. Ability to support possible project-related travel, as needed. Knowledge of Inventory & Related Property accounting standards (i.e., SFFAS 3 and 48), SSAE 18, and/or application of audit and internal control requirements within an Inventory & Related Property business process environment. Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and financial requirements, including, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS) 5, 6, and Technical Release 2, and 11. Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating with team members and across various organizations. Able to follow instructions, and ability to effectively direct and supervise staff and provide review and feedback of work. Capacity to both work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus. Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. Maryland Range: $125,000 - $160,000 Washington DC Range: $125,000 - $160,000. About Us Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through