Financial Management SME (Chantilly) – Public Sector, Intel

BDO USA, Llp; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA in McLean, Virginia seeks a seasoned finance leader to support IC agencies with financial management, budgeting, and audit readiness.

You'll partner with Practice leadership to manage business development, project delivery, and staff supervision, guiding client engagements from planning to execution. This role requires strong communication and federal accounting experience to influence senior leadership and deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Business, or Finance required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers a full range of services leveraging education and experience for public sector clients.
• Assists with practice, solution, and business development initiatives.
• Leads or supports task areas with engagement team management and client leadership.

Skills

Public sector leadership

Business development

Project delivery

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel advanced

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We’re seeking a seasoned professional to support various financial management, accounting, budget, and audit readiness efforts for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies.

Job Summary

This role is also responsible for partnering with senior leaders within the Practice to manage business development, practice development, and project delivery activities. They’ll be a member of the Public Sector Practice leadership team and may be involved in direct supervision of staff, performance management, problem resolution, task delegation, and/or client project execution. They’ll drive problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership, and will support or lead firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives.

Job Duties

• Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
• Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives
• Supports or leads 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 works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
• Applies 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 demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
• Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
• Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
• Attends relevant training, business 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 potential candidates and participating in interviews
• Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership
• Researches industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives
• Cultivates growth of existing and new business
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products.
• Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development.
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate.
• Serves as mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred

Experience

• Eight (8) or more years of relevant professional experience, required
• Experience designing and implementing transaction standard GL accounting processes, preferred
• Experience with PP&E data integrity, improving controls, and financial reporting of PP&E inventory, preferred
• Experience with federal financial statements and preparation, auditing, and/or analyzing complex accounting issues, preferred
• Experience leading or supporting Public Sector practice, solution, and/or business development initiatives, preferred
• Public speaking and/or training experience, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• CPA, CGFM, or CDFM certification, 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

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance, required (US Citizenship required)
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating, and interacting with team members and others of varying organizational levels within the firm and/or client
• Ability to effectively supervise staff and provide review and feedback of work
• 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.

National Range: $170,000 - $205,000

Maryland Range: $170,000 - $205,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $170,000 - $205,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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"