Experienced Grant Auditor – Public Sector, Federal Civilian

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking an Experienced Grant Audit Consultant to support federal government agencies with leading engagement teams in various Grants Management projects. Projects could include grant audits, assessment of grants management business processes, and other grant reviews. The individual in this position will implement knowledge of federal grant requirements to help agencies in effectively monitoring grants programs, grant management processes, and grantees.

Job Duties:

• Supports the execution of audits and internal control assessment and testing activities
• Supports project planning activities including developing planning documents, conducting kick off meetings, and arranging and scheduling testing activities and site visits 
• Executes an audit work plan and document workpapers, findings, and other work products that are technically accurate and provide overall value to the client
• Provides suggestions to improve internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial statements based on analysis
• Researches new accounting pronouncements and identify opportunities to improve client internal controls, accounting procedures, financial statement, and overall operational efficiency
• 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 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
• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Potential supervision of Public Sector staff on engagements related to internal and client projects 

 

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of accounting, financial, business, or analysis experience, required
• Experience with auditing and testing federal grantees or grant related business cycles, preferred
• Experience with Federal Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) assessments, audit readiness, government audit and internal controls, federal financial management, OMB Circular A-123, SOX 404, and/or process improvement, 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 
• CPA, CGFM, CISA, PMP or related certification, preferred

Software:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
• Advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred

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