Groundswell · 1 month ago
Federal Financial Audit SME – Intelligent Automation
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$94K/yr - $187K/yr
5+ years expGroundswell is a premier technology integrator committed to solving complex challenges for federal agencies. They are seeking an experienced Financial Audit Subject Matter Expert (SME) to design and deploy intelligent automation solutions tailored for federal audit environments, ensuring compliance and improving audit quality.
Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Translate financial audit procedures (planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting) into structured, repeatable workflows suitable for automation
Define and document PBC intake, validation, and lifecycle workflows for federal and enterprise audit environments
Map federal audit requirements (e.g., GAGAS/Yellow Book, FISCAM, OMB Uniform Guidance, A-123 controls, GAAS) into audit logic that guides agentic behavior
Identify audit pain points and bottlenecks that are strong candidates for automation
Work with solution architects and automation developers to design:
Intelligent audit workflows
Policy-aware triggers
Audit lifecycle automations
Exception-handling logic
Help configure IDP (Intelligent Document Processing) use cases for financial audit documents:
Document classification
Field extraction
Evidence validation
Anomaly/exception detection
Review, test, and validate outputs to ensure they meet:
Audit documentation standards
Evidence sufficiency expectations
Compliance with federal/internal methodologies
Provide expert-level QA on:
Automated control testing
Sampling procedures
Automated evidence gathering
Audit readiness dashboards
Ensure AI-driven recommendations remain within audit-industry best practices
Ensure the solution aligns with:
GAAS / PCAOB concepts for financial audits
Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
OMB Uniform Guidance (Single Audit requirements)
A-123 internal control frameworks
Federal audit and records-retention policies
Identify risks associated with automation and recommend guardrails for proper human-in-the-loop oversight
Contribute to the knowledge base that powers the system’s 'federal SME-trained intelligence.'
Review and refine the system’s continuous-learning recommendations:
New automation opportunities
Workflow optimizations
Refined classification models
Support creation of training materials, documentation, and audit methodology enhancements
Partner with federal agency stakeholders, internal audit teams, and compliance groups to understand requirements and validate workflows
Provide domain expertise to customers during discovery sessions, pilots, and demonstrations
Serve as a trusted advisor representing the audit perspective across cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
5–10+ years of experience in financial statement auditing, federal Defense audits, or public-sector assurance
Experience working with federal agencies or government contractors
Strong understanding of: CFO Act Audit Requirements, GAAS / PCAOB auditing principles, GAGAS (Yellow Book), OMB Uniform Guidance & Single Audit requirements, Federal internal control frameworks (OMB A-123, COSO), Evidence, sampling, and documentation standards
Ability to break down complex audit tasks into structured workflows
Experience reviewing or designing audit programs, templates, or methodologies
Familiarity with automation, workflow orchestration, and/or RPA concepts (UiPath experience a plus but not required)
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per contract requirements
Must be local to the Washington, DC metro area and willing to work on-site as needed
Preferred
Credentials preferred (CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM, CFE, etc.)
Prior involvement in audit technology, automation projects, or digital transformation
Knowledge of AI-assisted auditing, IDP, or intelligent workflow systems
Experience participating in system testing, user acceptance testing, or solution design
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
Flexible work schedule
On-site gym and childcare option
Company
Groundswell
Groundswell delivers digital services that promotes human centered designs and solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
George Batsakis
Chief Executive Officer
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