DoD Internal Control Program Manager

Guidehouse•Washington, DC

26d•$113,000 - $188,000

About The Position

Experienced Financial Management Managing Consultant will support the overall execution of the agencies compliance efforts with regards to OMB Circular A-123, Government Accountability Office, and various other laws and regulations. The Managing Consultant will be responsible to help drive various activities such as risk assessment, internal controls testing, statement of assurance coordination and other ad-hoc activities. annual internal controls assessment and Statement of Assurance process. The Managing Consultant must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and a skilled communicator, familiar with Federal financial management risk management processes, ready to fill a client-facing role in a fast-paced environment. The Managing Consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Manage project timelines and staff work product review and delivery to client. Prepare OMB Circular A-123 assessment scoping documents, kick-off meeting materials, and project plans/timeline. Perform business process risk assessments and design risk-based test procedures. Develop, review, and update new or existing business process cycle memorandums. Prepare walkthrough questionnaires, coordinate scheduling of walkthroughs with various sites, lead/oversee walkthroughs, document information obtained, and request Provided by Client (PBCs) documentation. Perform end-to-end walkthroughs of business processes, documenting business processes and controls, testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and reporting on deficiencies. Request and review documentation to identify controls and/or test that controls are in place and functioning. Assess the impact of new guidance on financial operations and supporting the implementation of new guidance. Apply a variety of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques Produce a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, executive briefings, and others. Support stakeholder engagement, understanding, and relationships. Synthesize information quickly and learning new skills. Conduct research to investigate client needs and work collaboratively with your team to formulate and recommend solutions. Produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in accordance with project timelines. Create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations. Lead in client-facing discussions and meetings. Lead multiple staff consultants responsible for multiple areas, provide technical knowledge of tasks to be completed, review staff deliverables, and effectively manage to project plan due dates.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's Degree
SIX (6) years experience supporting audit readiness, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with GAAP, SFFAS, OMB policies for Federal Government Agencies or large or large, complex companies (greater than 1,000) employees
Experience performing financial statement audits, Internal Controls / MICP services or audit remediation and sustainment services within DoD, another Federal Government agency, or large (1000+ personnel) commercial organizations.
At minimum, one of the following professional certifications: CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM or CDFM.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree
Federal accounting experience, including the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), and knowledge of Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA).
Expert knowledge of OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, and current GAO, OMB, and Treasury regulations and requirements.
GAAP / GAGAS / ICOFR experience.
Direct experience evaluating federal financial business process controls.
Strong organization and communication skills to be able to juggle various tasks, incorporate feedback from various stakeholders, and communicate effectively with the appropriate audience groups.

Responsibilities

Manage project timelines and staff work product review and delivery to client.
Prepare OMB Circular A-123 assessment scoping documents, kick-off meeting materials, and project plans/timeline.
Perform business process risk assessments and design risk-based test procedures.
Develop, review, and update new or existing business process cycle memorandums.
Prepare walkthrough questionnaires, coordinate scheduling of walkthroughs with various sites, lead/oversee walkthroughs, document information obtained, and request Provided by Client (PBCs) documentation.
Perform end-to-end walkthroughs of business processes, documenting business processes and controls, testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and reporting on deficiencies.
Request and review documentation to identify controls and/or test that controls are in place and functioning.
Assess the impact of new guidance on financial operations and supporting the implementation of new guidance.
Apply a variety of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques
Produce a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, executive briefings, and others.
Support stakeholder engagement, understanding, and relationships.
Synthesize information quickly and learning new skills.
Conduct research to investigate client needs and work collaboratively with your team to formulate and recommend solutions.
Produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in accordance with project timelines.
Create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations.
Lead in client-facing discussions and meetings.
Lead multiple staff consultants responsible for multiple areas, provide technical knowledge of tasks to be completed, review staff deliverables, and effectively manage to project plan due dates.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend