Financial Analysis Lead (OM&S) - Public Sector, Defense

BDO Global•Mclean, VA

60d•$120,000 - $145,000

About The Position

BDO is seeking a manager level professional to lead and support project delivery activities for Department of Defense agencies. The ideal individual in this position will possess Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) or other Inventory & Related Property experience with strong knowledge in Federal financial reporting, financial statements, accounting requirements, USSGL, Federal posting logic, transaction codes, and be able to execute complex financial data analysis. This role will also be responsible for supporting and partnering with leaders within the Practice to manage or 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. This role may also be involved in direct supervision of staff and performance management.

Requirements

Eight (8) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, Data/IT, or Business Management, required. CPA or CISA certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience
Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) or other Inventory & Related Property experience, required
Experience and/or knowledge of Federal financial reporting, financial statements, accounting requirements, USSGL, posting logic, and execution of complex financial data analysis, required
Minimum active Secret government security clearance, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required
Ability to support project-related travel as needed
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating and interacting with team members and others of varying organizational levels within the firm and/or client
Ability to effectively supervise staff and provide review and feedback of work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented
Ability to work independently within a team environment and with a customer service focus
Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Ten (10) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, Data/IT, or Business Management, preferred. CPA or CISA certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience
Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support, preferred
DoD Audit Readiness experience, preferred
Experience with DoD ERP/SAP, accounting, and/or logistics systems, preferred
Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred
Experience supporting Public Sector practice, solution, and business development initiatives, preferred
Experience managing or leading teams, firm initiatives, and/or federal client project activities, preferred
Federal financial management and accounting experience, preferred
Experience as a Federal financial statement auditor, preferred
Experience with DoD ERP/SAP, accounting, and/or logistics systems, preferred
Experience with one or more of the following: Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance, GAAP, the USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book), OMB Circulars, preferred
Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred
Experience supervising or managing teams, preferred
Experience with business development, preferred
Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CISA, or CDFM, preferred
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with accounting and/or financial reporting operations, standardization efforts, analysis, work products, and data calls; and supports client management with compiling financial statement information
Works with various client stakeholder communities to understand process, control, and/or data needs to support the solving of complex financial issues
Leads and performs historical and other financial analysis to support assessments, estimates, and financial reporting
Conducts accounting standard research and advises on posting logic for various transactional events
Conducts reviews of assets, key supporting documentation, and/or system records
Leads or supports the development and/or implementation of corrective actions and best practices in support of resolving audit findings; applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support improvements and/or implementations
Supports audit response and liaison efforts to assist the client in responding to audit requests and interacting with the external financial auditor
Leads or supports audit walkthroughs on assigned system or business process scope and attends audit site visits to support the client in fielding on site observations and testing
Supports review of identified audit exceptions and findings
Provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support
Supports development of reports, white papers, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and/or status reporting
Provides project management support, including status reports, developing briefing materials, attending and/or briefing at regular and ad hoc meetings, tracking risks and issues, and creating meeting minutes
Provides or supports management of team operations in compliance with client project requirements; may have supervisory responsibilities in leading or providing guidance on specific staff, deliverables, or tasks
Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client base
Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives
Supports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
Supports clients with key financial and budgetary tasks, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of business processes, operations, and functions
Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
Leads or supports firm practice and solution initiatives with guidance from Public Sector leadership
Leads or supports business development and proposal activities and cultivates the growth of existing and new business with guidance from Public Sector leadership
Attends 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
Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
Other duties as required