Federal Senior Consultant, Financial Advisory Services

Baker Tilly•Washington, DC

9d•$81,000 - $151,660

About The Position

We are currently searching for a CFO Advisory Federal Senior Consultant to join our CFO Advisory Services (CFOA) practice. Baker Tilly has a fast growing practice area in Federal CFO Advisory Services that assists our clients with many issues they encounter with financial and accounting functions. The Office of the CFO (OCFO) is faced with a complex mix of duties from traditional accounting, finance and treasury functions to budget formulation, execution and oversight to compliance and risk management. These complex and divergent requirements often drive the need to obtain support from highly qualified accountants and consultants to provide support when the OCFO needs it most. Baker Tilly delivers solutions to such clients in certain key areas such as: · Audit readiness support · Budget execution support · Strategic planning support · Data analytics support · Project based accounting support · Financial restatements · Audit finding remediation · Internal controls · Fair value and valuation matters · Financial planning & analysis · Interim management assistance · Technical accounting assistance Our goal is to solve problems and make improvements that will free the OCFO organization up so that they are able to focus on growing and improving their overall business. This practice area has professionals with multi-disciplines and experiences that are drawn upon to assist our clients with practical and hands-on support. We have senior team members that have served as Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, financial statement auditors, and financial analysts that are all highly credentialed. It is a high performing team that enjoys learning from one another and serving our clients.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in a large accounting firm in audit and/or financial advisory services experience with proficiency in US GAAP and FASAB
Federal experience / knowledge of U.S. federal financial regulations
Bachelors Degree in Accounting
Knowledge of accounting and transaction processes, internal control objectives, testing and reporting requirements
Knowledge of government audit and internal control standards, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, OMB Circluar A-123, and GAO’s Yellow Book and Green Book
Ability to provide exceptional client service, research and resolve issues, demonstrated commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality
Ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in various industries
Ability to comfortably interact with senior level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefings
Strong written and oral communications skills
Strong analytical skills (e.g., use of Microsoft Excel and/or Access to analyze data)
Experience managing small teams in advising clients and presenting solutions.
Must successfully pass necessary government security screening

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Project Management Professional (PMP), or pursuing certification
US government experience is a plus (either through federal employment, military service, or consulting to federal agencies.

Responsibilities

Support monthly reporting for assigned general ledgers including research, analysis, and reconciliation and make recommendations for resolution of issues and help execute actions.
Reconcile populations in the Oracle Accounting System to the legacy accounting system and perform reconciliation of outstanding receivables transactions against the general ledger accounts.
Interview key stakeholders, review existing process documentation and current “as is” and “to be” documentation for processing financial transactions.
Analyze transactions for compliance with TRM guidance including appropriate attributes
Analyze trial balance files for compliance with Treasury Tie Points
Support the OCFO in areas of audit readiness, audit response and management, and accounting advisory services
Assist with the planning and execution of corrective action plans
Lead staff in documenting clients' current and future processes both graphically (process maps, diagrams) and with written text
Support the development of methodologies to address specific financial management issues
Mentor and provide direction to junior staff
Proactively build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
Assist in the analysis, research and support of technical accounting issues.
Demonstrate excellent team skills, positive attitude and high ethical standards.
Support CWIP management activities, including cost accumulation and allocation, verification of accounting treatment, and compliance with federal standards.