Financial Improvements & Audit Remediation Consultant - Solution Specialist

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FINANCIAL IMPROVEMENT AND AUDIT REMEDIATION (FIAR) CONSULTANT - SOLUTION SPECIALIST

Are you a problem solver looking to join a dynamic team that utilizes cutting edge approaches and innovative technology to identify and tackle the latest challenges within our client’s environment? If you are interested in finding solutions for our clients without the extensive demands of travel, you should consider an opportunity with our US Delivery Center (USDC)! We bring together cohesive teams with a focus on thought diversity and collaborative problem solving to address client challenges efficiently and effectively. The USDC is growing rapidly, and we are actively seeking the right professionals to join our team!
Are you experienced and passionate about government financial management? A financial management professional who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR) Consultant, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. Consider an opportunity with our US Delivery Center – we are breaking the mold of a typical Delivery Center.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience in accounting with a strong understanding of federal accounting practices, audit remediation, financial process improvement, internal controls, reporting, and governance.
• 2+ years of experience in maintaining, enhancing, and evolving dynamic dashboarding and financial reporting to incorporate data into budget execution and to improve financial management, analysis, and reporting across the enterprise.
• Excellent attention to detail, as well as strong oral, written, presentation, interpersonal, and client-facing skills.
• Well-developed troubleshooting skills, ability to analyze details and synthesize “big picture” concepts, frequently working with incomplete or ambiguous data.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required clearance for this role.
• Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve. This may include overnight travel.
• Expectation to co-locate in your designated Delivery location up to 30% of the time based on business needs. This may include a maximum of 10% overnight client/project travel.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
• Must live in a commutable distance to or be willing to relocate to one of the following Delivery locations: Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Gilbert, AZ; Houston, TX; Lake Mary, FL; Mechanicsburg, PA; Philadelphia, PA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR), Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 or OMB Circular A-123, documentation testing, and reporting requirements.
• Experience performing financial statement audits and/or auditability assessments.
• Certifications (e.g., CPA, CDFM, CGFM, CFA, CIA).
• Possess government security clearance.
• Prior consulting experience in the Public Sector in any of the following areas: financial process improvement, financial management policies and procedures, financial system integrations, etc.
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WORK YOU’LL DO/RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve on the finance operations team within the client’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and/or associated mission organizations. Support audit remediation through continuous financial improvement of processes, internal controls, accounting, reporting, and governance to improve accuracy, accountability, transparency, and integrity in finance.

• Analyze financial information, develop effective accounting strategies, ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards, and deliver results that enhance the financial health and performance of our clients’ operations.
• Identify ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness of financial business processes.
• Assist clients with optimizing their accounting and financial reporting operations.
• Advise our clients on technical accounting and internal control matters.
• Implement technical solutions to improve financial management activities.
• Perform accounting research and provide clear and concise guidance to government clients that is rooted in laws and regulations.
• Support ad hoc requests such as researching topical accounting/auditing issues, developing, and reviewing position papers, providing integration support, etc.
• Assist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigation.

OUR PURPOSE

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