Internal Controls & Financial Compliance Specialist

Federal Emergency Management Agency; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking a qualified professional for an internal controls role within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The position emphasizes knowledge of GAO Greenbook standards, internal control frameworks, and financial reporting environments in government.

The ideal candidate will review financial data for accuracy, conduct research on discrepancies, and offer actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing financial and program data for accuracy, integrity, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinating with subject-matter experts on audit engagements and general controls assessments.
• Tracking and reporting on large datasets.
• Conducting internal control evaluations of financial management processes.
• Making recommendations for financial decisions based on research results.

Responsibilities

• Review financial and program data for accuracy, integrity, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Research financial transaction discrepancies and reconcile data to ensure accuracy in recording all transactions.
• Make recommendations for financial decisions based on the results of research.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts on audit engagements and general controls assessments.
• Track and report on large datasets.
• Conduct internal control evaluations of financial management processes.

Skills

Internal controls

Financial auditing

Data analysis

Government standards

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.

Job description

Federal Emergency Management Agency is seeking a qualified professional for an internal controls role within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. The position emphasizes knowledge of GAO Greenbook standards, internal control frameworks, and financial reporting environments in government.

The ideal candidate will review financial data for accuracy, conduct research on discrepancies, and offer actionable recommendations.