BizFirst LLC · 18 hours ago
CPA Audit Remediation Specialist (CPA\-IV)
Arlington, Virginia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expBizFirst LLC is seeking a senior-level CPA Audit Remediation Specialist to support financial statement audit remediation and accounting policy efforts at the Pentagon. This role involves leading audit remediation efforts, providing expert guidance on federal accounting policy, and coordinating with various stakeholders to improve audit outcomes for the Department of Defense.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead audit remediation activities for financial statement audits, including evaluation of findings, root cause analysis, and development of corrective action plans
Provide expert guidance on federal accounting policy, interpretation, and application to audit issues
Review and validate remediation documentation, management responses, and supporting audit evidence
Support preparation for and execution of financial statement audits, including auditor inquiries and walkthroughs
Apply federal audit and internal control frameworks (e.g., OMB A-123, FISCAM) to remediation strategies and validation efforts
Coordinate with auditors, system owners, and financial management stakeholders to ensure remediation actions are properly implemented
Assess the effectiveness of corrective actions and support closure of audit findings
Develop executive-level briefings, reports, and decision memoranda for senior DCFO leadership
Establish remediation priorities, goals, and plans aligned to program objectives
Provide technical direction and oversight to junior staff as required
Qualification
Required
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
Master's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field
Minimum of 12 years of general Financial Management & Accounting (FM&A) experience
At least 8 years of experience auditing financial statements of federal government agencies or preparing federal agencies for audit
Extensive experience with audit remediation, financial statement audits, and accounting policy
Strong knowledge of federal financial reporting requirements and internal control standards
Proven ability to lead complex remediation efforts with material impact on audit outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership
Ability to work in a high-visibility, senior-stakeholder environment
Preferred
16 years of relevant experience with Bachelors qualifies in lieu of Masters
Company
BizFirst LLC
BizFirst helps organizations hire the people they need without unnecessary complexity.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase