Junior Financial Manager – Junior Auditor

Savantage Solutions, Inc; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Savantage Solutions is seeking Junior Financial Managers/Auditors to join our professional services team in supporting internal control testing, risk assessments, and audit activities. The role includes developing dashboards, drafting findings, and collaborating with stakeholders to resolve audit items.

The position involves working with DoD-related governing frameworks, preparing SOPs, MOAs/MOUs, and monitoring corrective actions to ensure timely resolutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Federal experience in Auditing, Financial Management, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute internal control testing plans and procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Evaluate testing results to identify weaknesses and areas for enhancement in internal control systems.
• Draft Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) and assist with Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
• Conduct validation testing on CAPs designed to remediate IPA findings or testing exceptions.
• Analyze self-identified and auditor-identified deficiencies to formulate corrective actions.
• Create and monitor audit metrics and present project dashboards and visuals showing trends.

Skills

Auditing

Internal control testing

Risk assessment

Data analytics

dashboards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Savantage Solutions is seeking Junior Financial Managers/Auditors with financial and/or auditing expertise to join our professional services team. In this role, you will support internal control testing, risk assessments, audit and compliance activities, and the identification and remediation of control deficiencies. You will also analyze audit data, develop dashboards and reports, draft findings and corrective action plans, and collaborate with stakeholders to support timely resolution of audit findings.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a junior financial manager/auditor, work products may be reviewed by senior personnel or the project lead.

Auditing and Internal Control Testing Support

• Design and execute internal control testing plans and procedures to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Evaluate the results of testing results to identify weaknesses, gaps, and areas for enhancement in internal control systems
• Draft Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) for internal control/validation testing and assist process owners with documenting Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
• Conduct validation testing on CAPs designed to remediate Independent Public Auditor (IPA) findings or internal control testing exceptions

Risk Assessment Support

• Conducting thorough assessments of potential risks within functional areas and recommending corrective actions
• Analyze deficiencies identified by internal and external auditors, focusing on actionable improvements/risk mitigation strategies

Audit and Compliance Support

• Analyze self-identified and auditor-identified deficiencies, focusing on formulating corrective actions
• Contribute to the drafting of audit-related Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with service providers to include Complementary User Entity Controls (CUECs) roles and responsibilities
• Drafting, update and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as process narratives and process flows relevant to specific business functions and audit processes
• Identify and analyze existing internal control standards to determine weaknesses and deficiencies, recommending mitigating processes and procedures or compensating controls
• Create, update and monitor audit metrics and provide regular updates
• Design and present project dashboards (formally and informally)
• Design and present graphs and charts to visually represent audit results and trends over time
• Perform data analytics utilizing data from dashboards and other tools to identify anomalies and create presentations, including decision briefs and informational briefs
• Facilitate the collection and review of key documents from stakeholders required to address IPA Provided by Client (PBC) requests
• Monitor audit findings and work with process owners to help ensure timely responses and resolutions

Knowledge, Education/Certifications

Required:

• 4+ years Federal experience in Auditing, Financial Management, or related field
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desired

• DoD experience
• Understanding of DoD accounting procedures, fiscal law, and familiarity with the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR)
• CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE, CGAP, CDFM, or CGFM Certification
• SharePoint developer experience

Compensation

$95,000 - $122,500 annually (based on the National Capital Region)

The pay range for this job level at Savantage Solutions serves as a general guideline and is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Factors considered when extending an offer include but are not limited to, job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, certifications, seniority, performance, and alignment with market data.

This salary range is based on the National Capital Region and reflects our good faith estimate for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic region or market conditions, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the stated range. We are committed to providing competitive compensation and encouraging candidates from all

Corporate Summary

Savantage Solutions provides a wide range of consulting, systems integration, and financial and project management support to federal and DoD agencies. For over two decades, Savantage Solutions has partnered with organizations in both the public and private sectors to achieve innovative solutions for customers' challenges.

Savantage Solutions is a woman-owned company that values diversity, initiative, and a commitment to learning and growing. Our philosophy is that diversity is an asset to any industry or organization, and that innovation is only nurtured in an environment that embraces creativity and open minds. We thrive on the ideas and perspectives generated by a diverse workforce.

Savantage Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer