Internal Controls Senior Consultant – Public Sector, Federal Civilian

BDO USA • McLean, VA

2d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

BDO is seeking an experienced consultant to support federal government clients with internal control assessments, audit readiness, government audits, and process improvement. The role identifies, documents, and assesses enterprise-level and business-process risks and internal controls in accordance with federal laws, regulations, and standards, including OMB Circular A-123 and its appendices and the GAO Green Book. It also assesses financial reporting, operational, and entity-level processes and controls and recommends ways to mitigate risk and improve controls and processes.

The consultant supports BDO’s public sector clients across financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives. The role coordinates with engagement management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review; prepares and reviews client deliverables; participates in client meetings; and contributes to practice and business development, recruiting, and staff supervision as needed. The position requires adapting to changing client environments, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining effective relationships with clients and colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred.
• At least four years of accounting, internal controls, business, management, or operations experience required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required.
• Well-developed professional interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and firm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
• Ability to follow instructions as directed.
• Superior organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Detail orientation, in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar, and ability to proofread written materials including proposals, pitches, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

• At least five years of accounting, financial, business, management, grants, property plant and equipment, or operations experience.
• Experience executing corrective action plans.
• Experience with federal ICOFR assessments, audit readiness, government audits and internal controls, federal financial management, OMB Circular A-123, SOX 404, or process improvement.
• Experience with regulations established under the CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, OMB, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
• CPA, CGFM, CISA, PMP, or related certification.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform federal internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR) assessments, audit readiness, government audit, internal controls, and process improvement work.
• Prepare and update process narratives; develop risk and control matrices; conduct test plans and internal control testing; and develop findings and reports.
• Identify and document inherent and enterprise risks, as applicable, and perform risk assessments.
• Assist with verification and validation of corrective action plans.
• Lead walkthrough meetings, take detailed notes, and identify and document risks and internal controls.
• Review corrective actions and recommend best practices to resolve internal control deficiencies.
• Remediate audit and A-123 assessment issues by executing corrective action plan procedures, preparing materials such as policies, procedures, standard operating procedures, and flowcharts, and developing remediation project plans.
• Deliver services using relevant education, experience, and organizational skills to support public sector clients.
• Assist with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes.
• Support clients with financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Adapt to changing client environments, manage priorities, initiate correspondence, complete tasks, and coordinate multiple efforts.
• Provide summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work streams.
• Apply industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and implementations.
• Communicate and maintain relationships with client personnel to build shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions.
• Prepare presentations and briefings and participate in client meetings and day-to-day interactions.
• Report status effectively to team management and take ownership and accountability for assigned work and deliverables.
• Establish professional rapport with clients and other organizations.
• Support and review work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and client value.
• Attend relevant training, seminars, and conferences to maintain technical skills aligned with client needs and industry changes.
• Support recruiting by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews.
• Support business development meetings and proposal development with guidance from Public Practice leadership.
• Potentially supervise Public Sector staff on engagements involving internal and client projects.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• ESOP beneficial ownership opportunity as part of a qualified retirement plan.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; eligibility requirements may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior