Senior Consultant, Public Sector

About the role

BDO is seeking a consulting 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, and other financial documents, and performs accounting activities as directed by the client
• 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
• Supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• 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
• Potential supervision of Public Sector staff

Requirements

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)
• 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

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
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
• Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, CISA, or related, preferred

Benefits

National Range: $100,000 - $135,000
Maryland Range: $100,000 - $135,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $135,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. We Are Committed To Delivering Exceptional Experiences To Middle Market Leaders By Sharing Insight-driven Perspectives, Helping Companies Take Business As Usual To Better Than Usual. With Industry Knowledge And Experience, a Breadth And Depth Of Resources, And Unwavering Commitment To Quality, We Pride Ourselves On Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clientsEmpowering team members to explore their full potentialOur talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunitiesCelebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirsFocus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communitiesBDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more! Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets Click here to find out more! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. "BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability"