Audit Readiness Lead

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a seasoned professional to support a Department of Defense (DoD) agency with tasks in the areas of financial management, business process improvement, internal control management, and audit response and remediation relating to environmental and disposal liabilities (E&DL), and other audit readiness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply advanced accounting and audit principles to concepts, processes, practices, and procedures related to environmental and disposal liabilities (E&DL)
• Develop and implement standardized processes related to the identification, assessment, and future disposal liability cost estimates of asset-driven E&DL in accordance with SFFAS 6, Technical Release 2, and Technical Release 11
• Support the development of corrective actions and best practices while resolving audit findings related to environmental and disposal liabilities
• Assist with environmental and disposal liabilities financial reporting data call preparation, dissemination, response consolidation, review, and assessment
• Interpret and communicate disseminated environmental and disposal liabilities guidance with client personnel
• Contribute to the development of deliverables, reporting performance metrics, presentations, and trainings where applicable
• Support all aspects of financial statement audit activities for asset-driven E&DL, such as preparing or reviewing Provided By Client or Sample test responses, attending or briefing audit walkthroughs, reviewing audit findings for accuracy, briefing audit status to client
• Update relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated templates as appropriate
• Support updates to workstream-specific project plan and progress on Corrective Action Plans (CAPs)
• Deliver a full range of services that utilize their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client base
• Manage firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives
• Support or lead task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
• Support clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
• Adapt to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manage priorities and work effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Support multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• Provide summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
• Apply fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
• Communicate and maintain relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of business processes, operations, and functions
• Prepare presentations, briefings, and actively participate in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
• Communicate with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
• Establish professional rapport with clients and other organizations
• Support and review work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
• Attend relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industry as well as maintain compliance with PCAOB and DoD annual training requirements.
• Support recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews
• Support business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership
• Research industry and market trends and develop relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives
• Cultivate growth of existing and new business
• Other duties as required

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
• Evaluate the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate
• Serve as a mentor/career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required, with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Management, or Environmental Sciences, preferred

Experience:

• Six (6) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, DATA/IT, Audit or Business Management, required
• Experience with DoD financial statement audits, required
• Experience with performing data analysis and audit sampling in accordance with the FAM, required
• Experience with environmental and disposal liabilities, military equipment, general equipment, or real property, required
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, DATA/IT, Audit or Business Management, preferred
• Experience with internal control testing or analysis, and coordinating with external auditors, preferred
• Experience with DoD financial management and project management, preferred
• Professional services experience and/or experience supporting Public Sector clients, preferred
• Experience operating in a Federal audit readiness, remediation, and/or response landscape, preferred
• Progressive experience in managing or leading firm initiatives, teams, and/or public sector client project activities, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Active Secret security clearance, required
• Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM, CDFM, or PMP, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of 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 DoD accountable property systems of record (APSR), preferred

Language(s):

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to support possible project-related travel
• Knowledge of Army financial management policies, systems, and procedures
• Knowledge of Financial Improvement and Audit Sustainment, the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), GAAP, FASAB, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAO Green Book, DoD FMR, OMB Circulars, and COSO Framework
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• 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
• Able to own work product development and demonstrate initiative and accountability for assigned task areas, effectively coordinating with team members and across various organizations
• Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $117,500 - $140,000
Colorado Range: $117,500 - $140,000
NYC/ Long Island/Westchester Range: $117,500 - $140,000
Washington Range: $117,500 - $140,000