Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a management level professional with a strong background in federal financial management and internal controls. This position involves contributing to project delivery for civilian federal agencies, focusing on areas such as Business Processes, Policies and Procedures, Risk Assessment, Change Management, Risk Management, and Strategic Planning. The individual in this role will identify and assess risk at the enterprise and business process level and will assess various financial reporting, operational and entity level 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 role will also be responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing deliverables, and delivering quality client services on engagements.

Job Duties:

• Provides expertise in the areas of risk management, internal controls, and federal financial management and leads the overall strategy of the engagement
• Identifies and documents inherent risk and enterprise risk (as applicable) and performs risk assessments
• Leads walkthrough meetings with detailed notes and identifies and documents risks and internal controls
• Defines measurable outcomes that advance the client’s internal control goals and direction
• Assists in the oversight of all aspects of A-123 requirements including risk assessments, preparation of narratives, development of test plans, internal control testing, and development of findings and reports
• Develops corrective actions and best practices as needed to resolve internal control deficiencies
• Utilizes knowledge of business processes, policies, and procedures to provide a road map to change current operations into the “to be” and/or ideal operations; reviews, updates, and verifies processes, policies, and procedures; monitors and reports on compliance; identifies and facilitates improvements for administrative processes; and oversees financial and acquisition aspects of accountable property
• Provides change-and-transition management to facilitate ongoing strategic organizational changes within the client’s organization , as related to the client’s business management functions
• Performs independent quality assurance reviews of program performance and deliverables to ensure that contractual obligations are met
• Oversees quality control, reviews, and approves working papers and findings, and adheres to applicable standards, laws, policies, and regulations
• 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, 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, and 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
• 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:

• Supervises 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 assist 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, Business, or Management, preferred

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of accounting, business, operational, analysis, management, or technology experience, required
• Eight (8) or more years of accounting, business, operational, analysis, management, or technology experience, preferred
• Experience supporting the Federal government with financial management support, performance management, program and project management, or related fields, required
• Experience providing guidance and direction at the project level, required
• Experience with regulations set by the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act, Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and US Government Accountability Office (GAO), preferred
• Experienced managing complex projects, preferred
• Supervisory experience, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required 
• PMP,CPA, CVA, CFP, MBA, CGFM or related certification, preferred

Software:

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

Language(s):

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to support possible project-related travel
• Knowledge and understanding of Strategic Planning and Performance Management
• Knowledge of metrics and performance measures
• 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.