Senior Internal Controls Lead - Public Sector, Federal Civilian

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a senior manager level professional with a strong background in internal control processes and federal financial management. This position involves contributing to project delivery for civilian federal agencies, focusing on areas such as Operational Business Processes, Risk Assessment, Change Management, Risk Management, and Remediation. The individual in this role will identify and assess risk at the business process level and will assess various operational processes and controls in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB)\ Circular A-123 (including its appendices) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book. This position will also be responsible for planning and executing internal control program activities and deliverables and delivering quality client services on engagements.
 

Job Duties:

• Provides expertise in the areas of internal controls over operations and federal financial management and leads the overall strategy of the engagement
• Oversees all aspects of A-123 requirements including risk assessments, development of test plans, internal control testing, and development of findings and reports
• Identifies and documents inherent risk and performs risk assessments
• Leads walkthrough meetings with detailed notes and identifies and documents risks and internal controls
• Independently defines measurable outcomes that advance the agency’s internal control goals and direction
• Develops corrective actions and best practices as needed to resolve internal control deficiencies
• Performs independent quality assurance reviews of program performance and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are met; adheres to applicable standards, laws, policies, and regulations
• Communicates with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of business operations, processes, and functions
• 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
• Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion, and supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• 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
• Attends relevant training, business seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry
• Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
• Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership
• Researches industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives
• Cultivates growth of existing and new business
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• 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 a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff, as appropriate
   

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Management, preferred
• Master’s Degree, with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Management, preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of experience in supporting the Federal government, required
• Experience in providing the Federal government with internal control program support, financial management support, program and project management, or related fields, required
• Experience with regulations set by the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), US Government Accountability Office (GAO) or Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), required
• Experience leading or supporting Public Sector practice, solution, and/or business development initiatives, preferred
• Professional services experience, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Possess or has ability to obtain government agency suitability or security clearance, required 
• Relevant certification, such as CPA, CGFM, CDFM, CISA, or PMP, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to support project related travel, as needed
• Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus 
• Ability to follow instructions as directed 
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.