Audit Readiness Consultant (E&DL) - Public Sector, Defense

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a consultant to support Environmental and Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) Audit Readiness efforts for a Department of Defense client. The individual in this role will be responsible for the execution of Quality Control (QC) Review of Cost-to-Complete (CTC) E&DL estimates, to ensure auditability of estimating methodologies in accordance with applicable guidance. The execution of supplemental tasks supporting the client’s audit readiness initiatives will be expected.

Job Duties:

• Supports the client through tasks in the areas of audit response and remediation, financial management, business process improvement, internal control management, and system of record relating to Environmental and Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) audit readiness initiatives
• Assists with Notice of Finding and Recommendation (NFR) responses and the development and implementation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to remediate issues for identified deficiencies
• Assists the client with the annual Quality Control (QC) review of Cost-to-Complete (CTC) environmental and disposal liabilities estimates across assigned installations, which includes exercising extreme attention to detail when reviewing the auditability of estimating methodologies used to produce an audit ready CTC package
• Assesses, interprets, and communicates key E&DL supporting documentation to project leadership and client personnel. Documentation may include, but not be limited to, executed contracts, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requisitions (MIPR), and engineering estimates
• Applies a fundamental understanding of audit principles to concepts, processes, practices, and procedures of environmental and disposal liabilities (E&DL)
• Interprets, appropriately communicates, and discusses disseminated environmental and disposal liabilities guidance with client personnel
• Contributes to the development of deliverables, reporting performance metrics, presentations, and trainings where applicable
• Assists with updating relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and associated templates as appropriate
• Performs real-time reconciliations and conducts ongoing monitoring of data input into the system of record to identify and resolve data reversion issues that contribute to audit impediments
• Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
• Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives
• Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
• Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
• Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. 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
• Supports and 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
• Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Practice leadership
• Other duties as required

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