Job Summary: BDO is seeking a seasoned 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.