Job Openings Audit Readiness Consultant (Chantilly) - Public Sector, Intel

About the job Audit Readiness Consultant (Chantilly) - Public Sector, Intel

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Job Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

BDO is seeking a professional to support financial management, accounting, budget, and/or audit readiness efforts for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies. This role is also responsible for supporting day-to-day client delivery and relationships with peer-level clients on Public Sector engagements, along with business and practice development activities.

Job Duties

  • Documents and tests financial reporting processes and internal controls, and provides financial audit support as needed
  • Conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis, and supports solution developments with guidance from supervisors
  • Prepares client interview guides, and supports client interviews and/or meetings along with other project management requirements as needed
  • Delivers a full range of services that will use your educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
  • Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives
  • Support task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
  • Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
  • Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations.
  • Manages priorities and work effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Support multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
  • Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
  • Apply 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 business processes, operations, and functions
  • Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
  • Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
  • Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations.
  • Supports work products for 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.
  • Supports recruiting efforts by identifying and referring potential candidates.
  • Other duties as required


Supervisory Responsibilities

  • N/A


Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology, preferred
  • Master’s degree or relevant industry certification, preferred (see certifications below)


Experience

  • Two (2) or more years of accounting, finance, business, operations, technology, management, or analysis, required
  • Federal financial management and accounting experience, preferred
  • Experience operating in a federal audit readiness, remediation, and/or response landscape, preferred
  • Experience with DoD financial statement audit, internal control testing or analysis, and/or coordinating with external auditors, preferred
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following areas: Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance, the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), FASAB, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, COSO Framework, preferred


License(s)/Certification(s)

  • Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance, required (US Citizenship required)Relevant industry certification such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, or CISA, preferred


Software

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required
  • Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred


Language(s)

  • N/A


Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
  • Ability to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating with team members and across various organizations
  • Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm and client
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented
  • Ability to work independently within a team environment and with a customer service focus
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment


Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $70,000 - $95,000

Colorado Range: $70,000 - $95,000

Illinois Range: $70,000 - $95,000

Maryland Range: $70,000 - $95,000

Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $95,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $95,000

Washington Range: $70,000 - $95,000

Washington DC Range: $70,000 - $95,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our 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 our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On

  • Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
  • Empowering team members to explore their full potential
  • Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
  • Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
  • Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
  • BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!
  • Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.


Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

"BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"