Internal Control Specialist - U.S. Citizenship Required

CGI Njoyn; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CGI is seeking an experienced Internal Controls Specialist to lead the implementation and maintenance of internal control frameworks during a SAP S/4HANA migration for a large public-sector contract. The role requires U.S.

citizenship and the ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance and will involve cross-functional collaboration in an Agile environment. The position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices with a hybrid model; two days per week in an office are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in internal controls, compliance, or financial auditing.
• Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 and federal financial regulations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal control policies aligned with OMB Circular A‑123, leveraging SAP modules for financial reporting and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and document control activities within SAP.
• Train team members on internal control practices, compliance requirements, and SAP workflows.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to leadership and audit stakeholders using SAP analytics.
• Monitor and evaluate control design effectiveness in SAP and recommend improvements.
• Configure and maintain SAP GRC to support A‑123 compliance and automate monitoring.
• Collaborate with IT, Data, Business Process, and Finance teams to optimize SAP configurations and support audit readiness.

Skills

Internal controls

Compliance

Auditing

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

SAP GRC

SAP S/4HANA

MS Office

Job description

Job order - J0926-1203 - Permanent Full Time

Title Internal Control Specialist - U.S. Citizenship Required

Category Business Analysis (functional and technical)

City Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Job Description

CGI is seeking an experienced Internal Controls Specialist to lead the implementation and maintenance of internal control frameworks for an SAP S/4HANA migration on a large public-sector contract. This role ensures compliance with the GAO Green Book, FMFIA, and OMB Circular A-123. You will support all stages of the application lifecycle, identify and maintain internal controls, and recommend solutions for control gaps.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to assess risks, develop control procedures, and monitor compliance. The ideal candidate has strong experience in internal controls, compliance, audit readiness, or financial auditing within SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP environments. The project operates in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environment using emerging technologies.

This position is located in one of CGI Federal's offices in Fairfax, VA, Lebanon, VA, Lafayette, LA or Knoxville, TN; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. You will be required to work in a CGI Federal office two days per week.

Your future duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal control policies aligned with OMB Circular A‑123, leveraging SAP modules for financial reporting and compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and document control activities within SAP.
• Train team members on internal control practices, compliance requirements, and SAP workflows.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to leadership and audit stakeholders using SAP analytics.
• Monitor and evaluate control design effectiveness in SAP and recommend improvements.
• Configure and maintain SAP GRC to support A‑123 compliance and automate monitoring.
• Collaborate with IT, Data, Business Process, and Finance teams to optimize SAP configurations and support audit readiness.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

• U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a CGI background check; ability to obtain and maintain a DHS EOD/Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in internal controls, compliance, or financial auditing.
• Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A‑123 and federal financial management regulations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.
• Experience working across multiple business process areas.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $89,600.00 $194,000.00.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and well-being programs

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Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

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Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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