Senior Audit Readiness Consultant (E&DL) - Public Sector, Defense

Job Summary :

BDO is seeking an experienced consultant to support Environmental and Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) Audit Readiness efforts for a Department of Defense client.

This position will be responsible for the execution of Quality Control (QC) Review of Cost-to-Complete (CTC) E&DL estimates, to ensure auditability of estimating methodologies in accordance with applicable guidance.

The execution of supplemental tasks supporting the client’s audit readiness initiatives will be expected.

Job Duties :

• Completes tasks in the areas of audit response and remediation, financial management, business process improvement, internal control management, and system of record relating to Environmental and Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) audit readiness initiatives
• Provides Notice of Finding and Recommendation (NFR) response and the development and implementation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to remediate issues for identified deficiencies related to the documentation of a completeness methodology relative to the population of active and closed sites
• Assists the client with the annual Quality Control (QC) review of Cost-to-Complete (CTC) E&DL estimates across Army installations.

This includes reviewing the auditability of estimating methodologies used to produce an audit ready CTC package

• Demonstrates an ability to thoroughly assess, interpret, and communicate key E&DL supporting documentation to project leadership and client personnel Documentation may include, but not limited to, executed contracts, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requisitions (MIPR), and engineering estimates
• Applies a fundamental understanding of accounting and audit principles to concepts, processes, practices, and procedures of E&DL
• Demonstrates an ability to interpret and appropriately communicate and discuss disseminated E&DL guidance with client personnel
• Contributes to the development of deliverables, reporting performance metrics, presentations, and trainings where applicable
• Updates relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated templates as appropriate
• Performs document reconciliation activities to identify deficiencies contributing to audit impediments
• Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
• Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
• Drives problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership
• 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 works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion; supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
• Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and / or implementations
• Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions
• Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
• Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
• Supports and reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
• Attends relevant training, seminars, and / or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry
• Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
• Researches industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities :

May supervise Public Sector staff on client or internal projects

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, or Business Management, preferred
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, or Business Management, preferred

Experience

• Four (4) or more years of financial management, accounting, business, oroperations experience, required
• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) audit readiness, required
• Professional services experience and / or experience supporting Public Sector clients, preferred
• Operational understanding / experience with E&DL, preferred
• Experience with DoD financial statement audit, internal control testing or analysis, and coordinating with external auditors, preferred
• Knowledge of Army financial management policies, systems, and procedures, preferred

License(s) / Certification(s)

• Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
• Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, CISA, CIA, PMP, CGFM, or CDFM, preferred

Software

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP based platforms, preferred.

Language(s)

N / A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to support project-related travel as needed
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to effectively supervise staff and provide review and feedback of work, preferred
• Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.
30+ days ago