Internal Controls Senior

Castro & Co.•Alexandria, VA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

Castro & Company has an immediate opening for an Internal Controls Senior to help enhance and maintain a strong control environment across financial and operational functions. This full-time, hybrid role will be part of a team responsible for the execution and effectiveness of internal controls, supporting risk management efforts, and driving ongoing improvements to control design and monitoring. The position partners closely with government stakeholders across Finance, Operations, IT, and Compliance to ensure controls are practical, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate brings 4+ years experience in audit and controls, with the ability to assess risk and translate findings into actionable solutions. A background in federal accounting or consulting, particularly within a Big 4 environment, is highly desired.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
4+ years of experience in internal audit, internal controls, compliance, or risk management
Strong knowledge of Green Book requirements, COSO frameworks, and internal control methodologies
Proven experience performing audits, risk assessments, and control testing
Solid understanding of both financial and federal operational business processes
Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to balance multiple initiatives in a deadline‑driven environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments
Security Clearance: Must be able to pass a basic government suitability check (US Citizenship required)

Nice To Haves

CPA, CIA, or CGFM preferred
Background in Big 4 public accounting or consulting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Perform the ongoing evaluation of internal controls across financial and operational processes
Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and walkthroughs to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
Support assurance and revenue recognition processes, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting guidance, The Green Book
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Finance, Operations, IT, and Compliance) to assess risk and strengthen control frameworks
Monitor remediation plans and follow up to ensure timely and effective resolution of identified issues
Participate in compliance efforts, including control documentation, testing, reporting of findings and observations, and monitoring of finding remediation
Identify trends, recurring gaps, and improvement opportunities to enhance the overall control environment
Develop internal control documentation, management reporting, and dashboards to support transparency and decision‑making
Act as a key resource for control‑related inquiries and audit support activities