Senior Associate

Insight Global; Washington, Tacoma (District of Columbia, WA, MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Associate for a top public sector accounting and management consulting client in Washington, DC. You will join a growing team supporting federal, state, local, and international government organizations through audit, assurance, financial management, and internal controls engagements.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in federal auditing standards, financial reporting, and internal control assessments while partnering with clients to improve compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• CPA Certification required.
• 5-7 years of experience in government financial management, auditing, or accounting.
• Experience supporting federal audit engagements under Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book) and FASAB.
• Experience assessing, documenting, and reporting on internal controls.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of financial statement, compliance, and performance audits.
• Perform financial management and process improvement assessments for government clients.
• Analyze financial data and prepare audit workpapers.
• Develop reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Assess internal controls and identify risks.
• Recommend corrective actions and process improvements.
• Conduct accounting and auditing research.
• Apply federal standards and regulations to client engagements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet project deadlines.
• Assist with proposal development and business development initiatives.
• Mentor and support junior team members.
• Deliver exceptional client service to public-sector clients.

Skills

Federal auditing standards

Financial analysis

Internal controls assessment

Client service excellence

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Associate for a top public sector accounting and management consulting client. This candidate will join a growing team supporting federal, state, local, and international government organizations through audit, assurance, financial management, and internal controls engagements. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in federal auditing standards, financial reporting, and internal control assessments while partnering with clients to improve compliance, accountability, and operational effectiveness. This role offers strong exposure to government consulting projects, opportunities to mentor junior staff, and the ability to contribute to business growth initiatives within a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Day-to-Day:

• Support planning and execution of financial statement, compliance, and performance audits
• Perform financial management and process improvement assessments for government clients
• Analyze financial data and prepare audit workpapers
• Develop reports, findings, and recommendations
• Assess internal controls and identify risks
• Recommend corrective actions and process improvements
• Conduct accounting and auditing research
• Apply federal standards and regulations to client engagements
• Collaborate with internal engagement teams to meet project deadlines
• Assist with proposal development and business development initiatives
• Mentor and support junior team members
• Deliver exceptional client service to public-sector clients

Must-Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• CPA Certification
• 5-7 years of experience in government financial management, auditing, or accounting
• Experience supporting federal audit engagements under:
• Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book)
• FASAB standards
• Experience performing:
• Experience assessing, documenting, and reporting on internal controls
• Strong understanding of:
• Business processes
• Financial reporting methodologies
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Plusses:

• Experience supporting federal agencies or government contractors
• Familiarity with federal financial management systems
• Knowledge of federal reporting requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and technical writing abilities
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with financial analysis tools
• Prior mentoring or leadership experience

Vacancy status: This role is currently vacant.

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