Internal Control Consultant

Seneca Holdings•Rockville, MD

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Great Waters Federal is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Internal Control Consultant with hands-on experience supporting OMB Circular A-123 programs within the federal civilian agencies. This is a hybrid position with approximately three days a week on site for our federal government customer in Rockville, MD. In this role, you will contribute to the implementation, assessment, continuous improvements of internal controls and enterprise risk management processes in accordance with OMB Circular A-123. This includes support for Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), operational and compliance controls, ERM integration, and risk-based testing and continuous monitoring activities. You will work closely with federal clients to help ensure their internal control programs are effectively designed, properly executed, and aligned with federal standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
A minimum 2 years of experience performing financial internal or external audits; federal government experience preferred
Experience in the areas of A-123, federal financial audit, enterprise risk, and/or federal financial management
Experience in analyzing financial and systems business processes/controls
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences
Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite
Public Trust Clearance Required

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM preferred

Responsibilities

Internal Control Program Support: Assist with planning, implementing, and maintaining OMB Circular A-123 internal control programs. Conduct risk assessments, identify key controls, and document relevant processes. Support integration of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) practices aligned with OMB guidance.
Internal Control Testing and Reporting: Design and execute control tests, assess results, and identify gaps. Guide remediation efforts and validate completed corrective actions. Draft comprehensive documentation, findings, and formal reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with federal standards. Support the development of test plans, review process owner testing documentation, and identify recommendations to strengthen testing quality, accuracy, and compliance with federal standards.
Continuous Improvement and Knowledge Transfer: Recommend process enhancements to improve efficiency and control effectiveness. Develop and deliver training/awareness sessions for client teams to enhance understanding of A-123 requirements and best practices. Coordinate the tracking of open deficiencies, engage process owners for timely status updates, and support monitoring of remediation progress to ensure accountability and closure.
Project Coordination Support the preparation of client status reports by consolidating progress updates, highlighting risks, and ensuring clarity and consistency of key messages. Assist in developing, maintaining, and tracking the project work plan, monitoring milestones, and identifying potential schedule risks or dependencies.