Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last five years.
We are currently seeking an experienced Audit and Internal Controls Specialist with a strong background in accounting and internal controls. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the operations of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the military. Work will be performed on a hybrid basis (part telework) with onsite support in Tysons Corner, VA and Arlington, VA.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD guidelines and standards.
2. Work closely with internal teams to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls.
3. Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and present suggestions for improving efficiencies and controls.
4. Work with stakeholders throughout ARNG to understand existing processes and propose corrective actions
Qualifications:
1. Active Secret security clearance (interim OK)
2. Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or Business Management or CPA or CISA or PMP or CGFM or CDFM
3. Proven experience in internal controls within a DoD or military setting.
4. Strong communication skills including ability to write and present on internal control and risk management concepts.
5. Solid understanding of financial statement audits.
6. Knowledge and experience with A-123.
7. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
8. Excellent problem-solving abilities and detail-oriented approach.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Active Secret security clearance (interim OK)
• Must have 4 years of experience with federal financial management, and 2 years of federal accounting experience.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or Business Management or CPA or CISA or PMP or CGFM or CDFM
• Understanding of audit and internal controls.
• Ability to communicate internal control concepts effectively and professionally both written and verbal.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to promote and enhance risk management practices across divisions of the ARNG organization.
• Proven experience in internal controls within a DoD or military setting.
• Strong communication skills including ability to write and present on internal control and risk management concepts.
• Solid understanding of financial statement audits.
• Knowledge and experience with A-123.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and detail-oriented approach.
  Significance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.
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