IC Public Sector Finance & Audit Readiness Consultant

BDO USA; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a consulting professional to support financial management, accounting, budgeting, and audit readiness for Intelligence Community agencies. This role will also contribute to business development, practice development, and client project delivery while supporting day-to-day client delivery and potentially supervising staff.

You will perform research and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, and other documents, deliver services leveraging your education and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology, preferred
• Three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience, required
• Experience with Audit Sustainment, Fixed Asset Management, or Financial Statement Preparation experience; as well as Accounting and/or Financial Management experience within the IC (Intelligence Community), preferred
• Federal financial management and accounting experience, preferred
• Experience with financial statement audit, internal control testing or analysis, and/or coordinating with external auditors, preferred
• Familiarity with FIAR Guidance, USSGL, FASAB, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS, GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, COSO Framework, preferred
• Experience supporting Public Sector practice, solution, and/or business development initiatives, preferred
• Public speaking and/or training experience, preferred
• Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance, required
• Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, CISA, or related, preferred
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• N/A

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, and other financial documents, and performs accounting activities as directed by the client
• 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
• Supports 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
• 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 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
• Supports and reviews 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 potential candidates and participating in interviews
• Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Practice leadership
• Other duties as required

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

BDO USA is seeking a consulting professional to support financial management, accounting, budgeting, and audit readiness for Intelligence Community agencies. This role will also contribute to business development, practice development, and client project delivery while supporting day-to-day client delivery and potentially supervising staff.

You will perform research and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, and other documents, deliver services leveraging your education and