Accounting & Internal Controls Sr Consultant

Work you’ll do

As a Senior Consultant within our practice, you will:

Work with clients to identify financial control issues and gap
Design and implement technical solutions to improve financial management activities
Assist with accounting and financial reporting operations
Advise our clients on technical accounting and internal controls matters
Perform project tasks independently, and may direct the efforts of others
Participate in and/or lead the development of deliverable content that meets the needs of the client and contract
Anticipate client needs and formulate solutions to client issues
Review deliverables for accuracy and quality
Provides coaching to junior staff
Contribute to new business proposals and proposal development
Manage own personal and professional development; seeks opportunities for professional growth and expansion of consulting skills and experience

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or other Business-related field
2+ years of experience performing financial statement audits and/or auditability assessments
2+ years of experience in reviewing, analyzing, validating, and reconciling financial/accounting information
Knowledge of and experience improving Federal accounting and transaction process, internal control objectives and generally accepted accounting principles
Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 and/or OMB Circular A-123 documentation, Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR), testing and reporting requirements
Experience working independently with minimal supervision and guidance
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with experience exercising mature judgment
Proven experience effectively prioritizing workload to meet deadlines and work objectives
Demonstrated ability to write clearly, succinctly, and in a manner that appeals to a wide audience
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools, as well as Internet research tools
Ability to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role

Preferred:

Consulting experience in any of the following areas: business process improvement, financial management policies and procedures, financial system integrations, etc.
Familiarity with U.S. government financial accounting systems
Certifications including CPA, CDFM, CGFM, CFA

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