Senior Financial Consultant Public Sector, Intel

Intelligence Community Financial Management Professional

We're seeking a professional to support financial management, accounting, budget, and / or audit readiness efforts for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies. This role is also responsible for supporting business development, practice development, and client project delivery activities. They'll support the day-to-day client delivery and relationships with peer-level clients on Public Sector engagements, while supporting client needs and potentially supervising staff.

Job Duties :

• Delivers a full range of services that will use your 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 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, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives.
• Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manages priorities and work effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Support 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 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
• Supports and reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
• Attends relevant training, 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 Practice leadership
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Potential supervision of Public Sector staff

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Education :

Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology, preferred

Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology, preferred

Experience :

Three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience, required

Experience with Audit Sustainment, Fixed Asset Management, or Financial Statement Preparation experience; as well as Accounting and / or Financial Management experience within the IC (Intelligence Community), preferred

Federal financial management and accounting experience, preferred

Experience with financial statement audit, internal control testing or analysis, and / or coordinating with external auditors, preferred

Familiarity with some or all of the following : Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance, the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), FASAB, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, COSO Framework, preferred

Experience supporting Public Sector practice, solution, and / or business development initiatives, preferred

Public speaking and / or training experience, preferred

License(s) / Certification(s) :

Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, CISA, or related, preferred

Software :

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred

Language(s) :

N / A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Active TS / SCI with Poly security clearance, required (US Citizenship required)

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 required with 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.

Vaccination Guideline : As BDO is a federal contractor, we must comply with Executive Order 14042 (COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors) and related implementing Federal Acquisition Regulations and Guidance issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force ("SFWTF") if it is reinstated by the courts and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force. Should you receive and accept an offer of employment, you will be asked whether you are fully vaccinated or whether you will apply for a legally protected exemption in the event BDO must enforce a mandatory vaccination policy in the future. Please be aware that if the federal contractor mandate is reinstated and you choose to remain unvaccinated without an approved exemption, BDO will be legally obligated to terminate your employment.

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. National Range : $100,000 - $135,000 Maryland Range : $100,000 - $135,000 NYC / Long Island / Westchester Range : $100,000 - $135,000

About Us : Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits

offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on :

Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients

Empowering team members to explore their full potential

Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities

Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs

Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities

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Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets