BDO Global Mclean , VA 22107
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Summary:
BDO is seeking a Financial Management Consultant to perform financial management tasks, including financial reporting, policy and procedure reviews, audit liaison, automation, and other tasks areas in support of federal government agencies.
Job Duties:
Analyzes the Division of Financial Management financial and accounting processes, functions, and responsibilities
Provides various financial management functional and systems analyses, reviews, and reports
Develops recommendations for financial management processes, procedures, and policies
Analyzes, reviews, and recommends concepts, strategies, and activities for addressing internal and external financial management initiatives
Performs data analyses, queries, and reports from the output of the financial system(s)
Assesses impact due to government-wide and agency-specific policies, guidance, standards, and initiatives, and provides recommendations for implementation
Conducts analyses, reviews, and recommendations in accordance with various financial management guidance such as but not limited to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars, Treasury Financial Manual, Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)
Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client base
Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion and 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
Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
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
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
Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Experience:
Internship or entry-level work experience, required
Two (2) or more years of accounting, finance, business, information technology, management, or operations experience, preferred
Experience supporting the Federal government with financial management support, performance management, program and project management, or related fields, preferred
Experience with regulations set by the Chief Financial Officers (CFO) Act, Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and US Government Accountability Office (GAO), preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, or CISA, preferred
Software:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Well-developed and professional interpersonal 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
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.
BDO Global