Senior Internal Controls, Audit Remediation, Readiness, and Risk Management Consultant

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

About the role

Our professionals help clients identify, evaluate, and solve complex challenges, assisting them in achieving their strategic goals and objectives to fulfill their mission. We support clients in transforming business processes, improving operational efficiency, evaluating and enhancing internal controls, strengthening policies, increasing transparency and performance management, and complying with Federal laws and regulations.

The nature of our projects is fluid and requires self-motivated individuals willing to develop solutions independently or within a team of highly skilled professionals. Team members interact with clients’ senior management and enhance their skills in technical competency, business development, client service, leadership, project management, and people development.

Responsibilities

Primary Support Areas

• Support annual internal control planning efforts to determine the scope of internal control assessments and testing based on the organization’s risk profile and identified financial risks.
• Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR) and operations in line with OMB Circular A-123, including performing end-to-end walkthroughs, documenting processes and controls, testing design and operating effectiveness, and reporting deficiencies.
• Perform internal controls over operations and assessments of improper payments in support of the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA).
• Provide audit liaison support to facilitate a smooth financial statement audit process, including developing and maintaining digital tools for efficient audit activities.
• Deliver financial statement audit and audit risk management support to help the agency maintain a clean audit opinion and improve internal controls.

Additional/Secondary Support Areas

• Support financial risk management programs, including maintaining the agency’s financial risk register, completing annual fraud risk assessments, and preparing the annual Statement of Assurance.
• Assist in developing and executing risk mitigation plans, corrective action plans, and broader remediation strategies to address financial risks and internal control deficiencies.
• Assess the impact of new guidance on financial operations and support implementation as applicable.
• Complete Entity Level Control (ELC) assessments, including developing materials, interviewing personnel, and compiling results.
• Engage in diverse project-specific tasks, such as:
  • Applying analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
  • Documenting and evaluating business processes and recommending improvements.
  • Producing communications ranging from informal emails to formal memos, presentations, and executive briefings.
  • Conducting research to investigate client problems and collaborating on solutions.
  • Analyzing projects to identify risks and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Collecting and analyzing data, producing models and visualizations, and drawing conclusions to improve decision-making.
  • Developing or improving policies and procedures for operational needs.

Beyond client-facing responsibilities, this role supports business growth, internal operations, and a positive work environment through activities such as:

• Assisting in business development, including identifying client needs, developing proposals, and participating in meetings.
• Participating in coaching and mentoring programs.
• Developing learning and development materials to expand employee skills.
• Supporting recruiting initiatives to attract top talent.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "Public Trust" clearance; candidates must complete adjudication prior to onboarding. Active Public Trust or Suitability clearance preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years of experience in financial management, accounting, internal controls, audit, or a related financial field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM) are a plus.
• Knowledge of Federal financial management activities, including:
  • OMB Circular A-123 assessments for internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Federal financial statement audits.
  • Financial risk management, financial policy, entity-level controls, and/or management controls.
• Experience advising Federal clients on OMB Circular A-123 (Appendix A and C), GAO Green Book, Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, Federal Financial Integrity Act of 1982 (FMFIA), and Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019 (PIIA).
• Federal accounting experience, including familiarity with the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), Treasury Financial Manual, and Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA).
• Experience working in teams to produce high-impact deliverables in fast-paced environments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with heightened attention to detail.
• Ability to create and edit technical and non-technical work products and presentations.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to view challenges from multiple angles.
• Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings.
• Capacity to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills.
• Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission.
• Commitment to reinvesting in the company and representing its brand.

Proven Abilities

• Internal control assessments, including Entity Level Controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments.
• Supporting management control programs.
• Understanding auditor-communicated deficiencies, tracking audit requests, responding to audits, developing corrective action plans, and executing remediation.
• Implementing revised OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A.
• Understanding client needs, collaborating in a team environment, and communicating effectively to execute tasks.
• Willingness to learn and participate in business development and internal firm objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Personal and family sick time, plus company-paid holidays.
• Eligibility for discretionary variable incentive bonus.
• Parental leave and adoption assistance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Dental/Vision, and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Student loan paydown assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
• Skills development and certification support.
• Employee referral program.
• Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
• Emergency back-up childcare program.
• Mobility stipend.