Internal Controls Consultant - Public Sector, Federal Civilian

BDO USA•McLean, VA

22h

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required
Internship or entry-level work experience, required
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
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

with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred
Two (2) or more years of accounting, finance, business, information technology, management, or operations experience, preferred
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, preferred
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), preferred
CPA, CGFM, CISA, PMP or related certification, preferred
Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred

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