Senior Financial Improvement Consultant - Public Sector, Defense

Overview

BDO is seeking a senior consultant level professional to support project delivery activities for US Defense agencies. The individual will provide financial improvement, transformation, and audit support services to improve the completeness, accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of a federal agency's financial data in support of the overall objective to obtain an unmodified audit opinion. This role may also be involved in direct supervision of staff and will support leaders within the Practice to 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.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day client duties in one or more of the following scope areas to support the client in achieving audit response and remediation objectives :
• Audit facilitation; Audit remediation strategy and implementation support; Audit strategic communications, training, and change management; Risk management and internal controls support; Financial management policy and standardized business practices; Financial system posting logic and annual general ledger updates; Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA) compliance; System implementation and transformation audit support; and / or Capability modernization
• Supports management with meeting compliance with client project requirements; may have responsibilities in providing guidance on specific staff, deliverables, or tasks
• Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on planning, execution, and status processes
• Provides the client with professional Federal accounting and auditing solutions and change management support to progress client towards achieving an unmodified audit opinion of its financial statements
• Typical activities may include : supports audit response and liaison efforts; leads or supports audit walkthroughs; provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support; supports corrective actions and best practices; works with client stakeholders to support financial improvement; provides training, change management, and communication support; supports risk assessments, processes, and controls; advises on documentation; supports controls testing; and assists with accounting and financial reporting operations
• Contributes to development of deliverables, reporting metrics, and trainings; prepares presentations and leads client meetings; communicates status and owns assigned tasks
• Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• Maintains relationships with key client personnel and communicates with team management about status
• Supports firm practice activities, solution initiatives, and / or business development and proposal efforts under guidance from Public Sector leadership
• Attends relevant training and conferences to stay current with technical skills
• Supports recruiting efforts by identifying and referring potential candidates
• Other duties as required

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About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture centers around meaningful connections, curiosity, and integrity, while delivering exceptional outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company.

Salary and Location

Location : Huntsville, AL

Salary : $77,000 - $125,000

Disclaimer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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