Job Description

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a experienced senior consultant to support project delivery activities for Department of Defense agencies. The ideal individual in this position will possess Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) or other Inventory & Related Property experience with strong knowledge in Federal financial reporting, financial statements, accounting requirements, USSGL, Federal posting logic, transaction codes, and be able to execute complex financial data analysis.  This role will also be responsible for supporting leaders within the Practice to support business development, practice development, and/or project delivery activities, along with day-to-day client delivery and relationships with clients on Public Sector engagements.

Job Duties:

Drives problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership
Assists with accounting and/or financial reporting operations, analysis, work products, and data calls; and supports client management with compiling financial statement information
Conducts accounting standard research and advises on posting logic for various transactional events
Conducts reviews of assets, key supporting documentation, and/or system records
Leads or supports the development and/or implementation of corrective actions and best practices in support of resolving audit findings; applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support improvements and/or implementations
Supports audit response and liaison efforts to assist the client in responding to audit requests and interacting with the external financial auditor
Leads or supports audit walkthroughs on assigned system or business process scope and attends audit site visits to support the client in fielding on site observations and testing
Supports review of identified audit exceptions and findings
Provides financial audit program strategy, integration, and reporting support
Supports development of reports, white papers, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and/or status reporting
Works with various client stakeholder communities to understand process, control, and/or data needs to support the solving of complex financial issues
Performs historical and other financial analysis to support assessments, estimates, and financial reporting
Supports development of reports, white papers, in-progress reviews, metrics, dashboards, and/or status reporting
Provides project management support, including status reports, developing briefing materials, attending and/or briefing at regular and ad hoc meetings, tracking risks and issues, and creating meeting minutes
Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and reviewing processes
Drives problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership
Supports clients with key financial and budgetary tasks, 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
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
Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports (consultant staff level) related to client projects 
Provides input on the performance of Public Sector direct reports as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, or Business Management, preferred
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, or Business Management, preferred

Experience:

Five (5) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, Data/IT, or Business Management, required. CPA or CISA certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience
Ten (10) or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Logistics, Data/IT, or Business Management, preferred. CPA or CISA certification may be substituted for one (1) year of experience
Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) or other Inventory & Related Property experience, required
Experience and/or knowledge of Federal financial reporting, financial statements, accounting requirements, USSGL, posting logic, and execution of complex financial data analysis, required
Experience with financial statement audits or audit readiness support, preferred
DoD Audit Readiness experience, preferred
Experience with DoD ERP/SAP, accounting, and/or logistics systems, preferred
Experience with DoD financial management policies and procedures, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

Minimum active Secret government security clearance, required
Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, CISA, CIA, PMP, CGFM, or CDFM, preferred

Software:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to support project-related travel as needed
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
Able to effectively supervise staff and provide review and feedback of work
Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.