Senior Audit Readiness Consultant with Security Clearance, 11th Hour Service, Chantilly, VA
11th Hour Service -
Chantilly, VA,
US
Senior Audit Readiness Consultant with Security Clearance
Date Posted: 2024-05-07
Job description
Title: Senior Audit Readiness Consultant Location: Chantilly, VA Job Duties: Delivers a full range of services that uses their 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 or leads 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 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 business processes, operations, and functions Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client Attends relevant training, business 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 Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership Research industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives Cultivates growth of existing and new business Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate Education: Bachelor s degree, required; focus on Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred Master s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred Experience: Five (5) or more years of accounting, finance, business, operations, technology, management, or analysis experience, required Experience improving data integrity, internal controls, and financial reporting related to financial statement line items, preferred Experience with pricing, cash management, PP&E, inventory, and related property, preferred Experience with financial statement audits, preparation for audit readiness, and corrective action plans, preferred Experience analyzing and resolving complex accounting issues, preferred Experience with working capital or general fund, preferred Experience working with and briefing senior program managers or leaders, preferred Experience with business process improvement methodologies, preferred License(s)/Certification(s): Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance, required (US Citizenship required) CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma certification, preferred Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred 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 Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.