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BDO USA · 4 days ago

Senior Financial Improvement Management Consultant - Public Sector, Defense

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

BDO USA is focused on helping people thrive every day, and they are seeking a Senior Financial Improvement Management Consultant for the Public Sector. The role involves supporting business development, practice development, and client project delivery activities, with a strong emphasis on client relationships and financial management.

AccountingConsultingFinancial Services

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supports day-to-day client delivery and relationships with peer-level client

Documents and tests financial reporting processes and internal controls

Ensures quality of work performed by staff and Senior Associates

Provides financial statement audit support as needed by the client

Conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis

Supports solution development with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership

Prepares client interview guides

Supports client interviews

Prepares presentations and briefs, in addition to drafts and final reports

Supports client meetings and other project management requirements

Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews

Supports proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership

Researches and identifies contract opportunities

Researches industry and market trends

Supports preparation presentations and briefs, as well as position papers with guidance from Federal Practice leadership

Attends business development meetings and supports all follow-up actions, as needed

Actively networks professionally outside of BDO (whether through mixers, professional and industry-specific associations, community service activities, referrals, or other mechanisms)

Supervises Public Sector direct reports

Evaluates the performance of Public Sector direct reports and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development for all Public Sector staff

Collaborates with Office Business Line Leaders and Human Resources to interview, hire and terminate employees

Acts as mentor/career advisor to Public Sector management and staff as appropriate

Provides professional growth and career advancement opportunities for Public Sector management and staff

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ManagementAudit ReadinessBusiness Operations ManagementCPA CertificationMicrosoft Office SuiteBusiness DevelopmentLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited United States college or university in Accounting, Information Technology, or Business Management

Eight (8) to twelve (12) years of progressive relevant experience supporting DoD clients

Experience with federal accounting, financial management, audit readiness, audit facilitation, defense business system/ERPs, and/or defense data analysis

Experience applying technical expertise and skills to implement business solutions

Design, implementation and management of business operations, improvements, or strategy projects

Knowledge of the strategic planning process

Demonstrated ability to provide guidance, direction at the program level

Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

Master's degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Business Management, or related field

Experience with DoD financial statement audits, internal control testing or analysis, and/or coordinating with external auditors

Experience with Financial Improvement and Audit Sustainment, the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), FASAB, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, and COSO Framework

CPA or similar professional certification, preferred (e.g., CISA, CIA, CGFM, CDFM, or PMP)