Risk Management Consultant

Kearney & Company is seeking an experienced Consultant to join our Intelligence Community (IC) practice. The ERM Consultant will develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel and assess clients' satisfaction, demonstrate proficiency with ERM concepts and apply them to client situations, as well as identify and effectively communicate ERM matters to the ERM Lead, Partner, Principals, and teammates. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the client with ERM and other internal control related programs and tasks including developing risk profiles and risk registers, documenting processes, and performing internal control testing, and developing quality work products that meet Federal client requirements and are in alignment with OMB, Government Accountability Office (GAO), NIST, and Treasury guidance
• Thinking critically, analytically, and in a problem-solving manner to help clients identify the most effective solutions for establishing and evolving ERM programs
• Developing innovative ways to incorporate ERM concepts into current business practices and document practices into an overarching ERM Framework
• Identifying risks through a variety of methods including compiling risks from existing activities (such as Internal Control Assessments), interviews, surveys, and other methods and record risks in a risk register
• Assessing the severity and impact of risks to the organization, categorize the risks, coordinate with stakeholders to prioritize risks, and assist with developing and documenting risk response plans for all manner of processes
• Developing and updating a risk profile to summarize ERM results and graphically represent the highest risk areas to the agency
• Developing communication and training materials to increase risk awareness and promote a risk aware culture within the agency
• Executing the ERM program with a continuous improvement mindset by identifying ways to mature the ERM program and promote value realization from ERM activities
• Attending meetings, taking/reviewing meeting minutes, and performing assigned risk management tasks. Additionally, support financial statement audit and other audit/internal review requests on an ad-hoc basis
• Assisting in business process reengineering efforts by analyzing laws, regulation, and policy updates, as well identifying opportunities for improvements in operational efficiency, and providing recommendations and best practices, including in the use of automation tools and techniques
• Developing quality work products that adhere to applicable regulatory, contract, and customer requirements
• Demonstrating strong project management skills and ability to self-start, to communicate project status, see tasks/projects through to on-time completion, and ability to escalate issues, if needed.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university in accounting or a related relevant field
• At least 6 years of accounting or financial management experience, with at least 2 years of Federal financial management experience in a role as a financial statement auditor or accountant
• Technical competency, knowledge, and professional care commensurate with completion of assignments, and an eagerness to learn and absorb new technical and industry-specific information
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Minimum Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with Polygraph for the IC

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CISA, CIA, or other relevant-industry certifications; or the required education levels to obtain a relevant certification
• Previous experience executing an ERM program in accordance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) A-123, Management’s Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control and other applicable guidance, preferably in the DoD or an IC agency
• Previous experience executing a Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) Secon 803(a) assessment program
• Previous experience executing Payment Integrity Improvement Act programs

Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers."

The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $140,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

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