Federal Internal Controls Senior Associate

Kearney & Company, P.C.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Kearney & Company seeks an Internal Control Senior Associate to support federal agency clients in evaluating, documenting, testing, and strengthening internal controls in accordance with OMB A-123 and Green Book requirements.

You will work with engagement teams to assess control effectiveness, develop remediation plans, and prepare deliverables such as assessments and management briefings, while complying with professional standards and firm guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in internal controls, risk assessment, internal audit, or related advisory services, preferably in federal government or public accounting.
• Working knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 and its application to federal internal control assessments.
• Familiarity with GAO Green Book and internal control frameworks.
• Experience documenting processes, performing control testing, and preparing supporting workpapers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional reports and client interactions.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation, and assessment of internal control programs per OMB A-123 and federal guidance.
• Assist with risk assessments, internal control evaluations, and identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls over reporting and key activities.
• Support assessment against GAO Green Book and other standards.
• Identify control gaps and assist in remediation and action plans.

Skills

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Documentation

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Kearney & Company seeks an Internal Control Senior Associate to support federal agency clients in evaluating, documenting, testing, and strengthening internal controls in accordance with OMB A-123 and Green Book requirements.

You will work with engagement teams to assess control effectiveness, develop remediation plans, and prepare deliverables such as assessments and management briefings, while complying with professional standards and firm guidance.