Internal Controls Consultant - Public Sector, Federal Civilian

BDO USA • Mclean, VA

8h

About The Position

BDO is seeking an Internal Controls Consultant to support federal government agencies with Internal control assessments, audit readiness, government audits, and process improvement duties. The individual in this role will help in identifying, documenting, and assessing risk and internal controls in accordance with various federal laws, regulations, and standards, while making suggestions to mitigate risk and improve internal controls and processes. The Consultant will identify and assess risk at the enterprise level and business process level, and will assess various financial reporting, operational and entity level processes, and controls in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 (including its appendices) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book. At BDO, the purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything they do, focusing on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for their people, clients, and communities. BDO is an ESOP company, sharing financially in its growth with its 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 their global organization. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a qualified retirement plan offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and an opportunity to enhance their financial well-being, fully funded by BDO with no employee contributions. The firm is committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. They pride themselves on welcoming diverse perspectives, empowering team members, leveraging a talented team, celebrating ingenuity, and focusing on resilience and sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Internship or entry-level work experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
• 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 work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Two (2) or more years of accounting, finance, business, information technology, management, or operations experience
• Experience with Federal Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) assessments, audit readiness, government audit and internal controls, federal financial management, OMB Circular A-123, SOX 404, and/or process improvement
• Experience with regulations set by the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act, Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and US Government Accountability Office (GAO)
• CPA, CGFM, CISA, PMP or related certification
• Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)

Responsibilities

• Performs Federal Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) assessments, audit readiness, government audit, internal controls, and process improvement duties
• Prepares and updates process narratives, develops risks and control matrices, conducts test plans, performs internal control testing, and develops findings and reports
• Identifies and documents inherent risk and enterprise risk (as applicable) and performs risk assessments
• Participates in walkthrough meetings while taking detailed notes and identifies and documents risks and internal controls
• Performs verification and validation of corrective action plans
• Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
• Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manages priorities and work 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 processes, operations, and functions
• Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
• Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
• Prepares work products with technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
• Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock
• Chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions
• Flexibility and opportunities for advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees