Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a consultant to support a federal agency with day-to-day financial management operations. The areas of support may include technical accounting, financial support, financial reporting, policy and compliance, and program analysis.

Job Duties:

Plans, organizes, conducts, participates, establishes, and maintains business processes that contribute to effective management control over program operations  Implements, reviews, evaluates, and conducts transactions related to the formulation, preparation, execution, and submission aspects of the financial management process 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 with guidance from Public Sector leadership Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes Supports 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, 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 tasks 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 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 and referring potential candidates Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

n/a

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, Management, or Business, preferred

Experience:

Two (2) or more years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Financial Reporting, required Experience with preparing financial products or reports, preferred Experience analyzing data from multiple sources, preferred Experience supporting federal government agencies, preferred Experience working at a professional services firm, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required Relevant professional certification, such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM, CDFM, or PMP, preferred

Software:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to support possible 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