Federal Risk & Controls Advisory Associate (Remote)

KPMG LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in McLean, VA is seeking an Advisory Associate for Summer/Fall 2027. This early career opportunity welcomes graduates or students nearing graduation to join a leading advisory practice delivering data-driven risk and assurance services.

You will work on internal controls, data analysis, and client engagements, with opportunities to grow technical and communication skills in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values learning and impact.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree within 12 months
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Eligible for U.S. government security clearance
• Willing to work in the U.S. and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Identify internal controls within business processes and conduct cyclical internal control testing
• Perform analytical reviews of key client processes and connection to enabling IT systems
• Work on teams delivering data-driven solutions to address risk factors and identify improvement opportunities
• Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis related to fraud, forensics, insider threat and supply chain risk issues
• Collect information/data through client interviews, system queries and research
• Conduct quantitative/qualitative analysis using data analytics tools and visualize results
• Contribute to design/prepare/analyze reports to leadership and clients

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Finance

Information Systems

Business Administration

Education

Bachelor’ s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

AI literacy

Job description

KPMG LLP in McLean, VA is seeking an Advisory Associate for Summer/Fall 2027. This early career opportunity welcomes graduates or students nearing graduation to join a leading advisory practice delivering data-driven risk and assurance services.

You will work on internal controls, data analysis, and client engagements, with opportunities to grow technical and communication skills in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values learning and impact.