Jobs in United States

BDO is seeking a manager level professional to lead and support project delivery activities for Department of Defense agencies. The ideal individual will possess Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) or other Inventory & Related Property experience with strong knowledge in Federal financial reporting, financial statements, accounting requirements, USSGL, Federal posting logic, transaction codes, and be able to execute complex financial data analysis. This role will also be responsible for supporting and partnering with leaders within the Practice to manage or support business development, practice development, and/or project delivery activities, along with day-to-day client delivery and relationships with clients on Public Sector engagements. This role may also be involved in direct supervision of staff and performance management.

• Assists with accounting and/or financial reporting operations, standardization efforts, analysis, work products, and data calls; and supports client management with compiling financial statement information
• Works with various client stakeholder communities to understand process, control, and/or data needs to support the solving of complex financial issues
• Leads and performs historical and other financial analysis to support assessments, estimates, and financial reporting
• Conducts accounting standard research and advises on posting logic for various transactional events
• Conducts reviews of assets, key supporting documentation, and/or system records
• Leads or supports the development and/or implementation of corrective actions and best practices in support of resolving audit findings; applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support improvements and/or implementations
• Supports audit response and liaison efforts to assist the client in responding to audit requests and interacting with the external financial auditor
• Leads or supports audit walkthroughs on assigned system or business process scope and attends audit site visits to support the client in fielding on site observations and testing
• Supports review of identified audit exceptions and findings
• Provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support
• Supports development of reports, white papers, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and/or status reporting
• Provides project management support, including status reports, developing briefing materials, attending and/or briefing at regular and ad hoc meetings, tracking risks and issues, and creating meeting minutes
• Provides or supports management of team operations in compliance with client project requirements; may have supervisory responsibilities in leading or providing guidance on specific staff, deliverables, or tasks
• Delivers a full range of services that uses their 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 or leads 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 tasks, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
• Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports 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 business 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
• Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
• Leads or supports firm practice and solution initiatives with guidance from Public Sector leadership
• Leads or supports business development and proposal activities and cultivates the growth of existing and new business with guidance from Public Sector leadership
• Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industry and to develop a network of industry relationships
• Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
• Other duties as required

• May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products
• Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate
• Serves as mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate

Education:

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, Data/IT, or Business Management, required. CPA or CISA certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, Data/IT, or Business Management, preferred. CPA or CISA certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience
• Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) or other Inventory & Related Property experience, required
• Experience and/or knowledge of Federal financial reporting, financial statements, accounting requirements, USSGL, posting logic, and execution of complex financial data analysis, required
• Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support, preferred
• DoD Audit Readiness experience, preferred
• Experience with DoD ERP/SAP, accounting, and/or logistics systems, preferred
• Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred
• Experience supporting Public Sector practice, solution, and business development initiatives, preferred
• Experience managing or leading teams, firm initiatives, and/or federal client project activities, preferred

Experience:

• Eight (8) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, Data/IT, or Business Management, required. CPA or CISA certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, Data/IT, or Business Management, preferred. CPA or CISA certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience
• Federal financial management and accounting experience, preferred
• DoD Audit Readiness experience, preferred
• Experience as a Federal financial statement auditor, preferred
• Experience with DoD ERP/SAP, accounting, and/or logistics systems, preferred
• Experience with FIAR Guidance, GAAP, USSGL, FASAB, SFFAS, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS, OMB Circulars, preferred
• Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred
• Experience supervising or managing teams, preferred
• Experience with business development, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Minimum active Secret government security clearance, required
• Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CISA, or CDFM, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to support project-related travel as needed
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating and interacting with team members and others of varying organizational levels within the firm and/or client
• Ability to effectively supervise staff and provide review and feedback of work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented
• Ability to work independently within a team environment and with a customer service focus
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

Maryland Range: $120,000 - $145,000

Washington DC Range: $120,000 - $145,000