Process and Systems Compliance Auditor
Location: Reston, VA 
 

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ICF’s Utility Programs & Services Division develops solutions and strategies to lead utilities through the clean energy transformation.  We are looking for an experienced Process and Systems Compliance Auditor to support our growing energy business. This position will play a key role in the management of divisional internal controls (including ITGCs) related to our Utility Programs and Services Division and will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Centralized Services within the division.  
 
The ideal candidate has previous public accounting and/or large public company experience, is a self-starter who thinks independently, has strong organizational and communication skills, and can effectively manage both customer relationships and competing priorities in a complex environment.   This position will have high visibility to senior business leadership and within our corporate accounting and auditing department. Excelling in this role will allow you to both learn the business and position for greater levels of responsibility at a corporate level.  

Why you will love working here:

Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balanceInvestment of the community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunitiesInvestment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase PlanAnd many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details! 

     
What you will be doing:  

Support the design and implementation of internal controls to mitigate the risk of fraud in all aspects of the delivery of utility programs. Assess and monitor the design, operating effectiveness, and continuous improvement of internal controls, key management reporting, and data security risk related to the delivery of utility programs. (1. Actively participate in interviews to understand the business process 2. Document business process in a set of flowcharts or narratives, where needed 3. Independently perform and document the assessment results 4. Identify testing exceptions 5. Assist with the summary of results in formal management reports)Serve as a key liaison for the division in support of the annual audit of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and ITGCs, customer required reporting (i.e., SOC-1 Type I or II), etc. Provide analytics upon management request and complete impact assessment of identified errors.  Provide governance of user access security for the ICF system and assist with administering the system user access reviews. Periodically review and work with program teams to update process documentation such as process narratives, flowcharts, policies, procedures, job aids, etc. related to the energy incentives life cycle. Support the design and implementation of change management processes to ensure that changes to systems and processes are controlled, documented, and communicated effectively to all stakeholders. Build good rapport and solid business relationships with program teams, and peers in other departments. Develop and deliver training programs to ensure that team members are aware of and understand internal controls and compliance requirements. This is a hybrid position which will require the selected candidate to be in the Reston, VA ICF office a couple times a week as well as potential for travel to various ICF locations about 1 time every 2 months for 2 - 3- days.

 
What you need to have (minimum qualifications):  

BS/BA degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems or related discipline (candidates can substitute one year of experience for each year of education) 3+ years of professional experience with auditing of both business processes and ITGCs with a public accounting firm; working knowledge of US GAAP, PCAOB auditing standards, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and COSO framework; and/or robust understanding of internal controls over financial reporting (including ITGCs) with experience working with process owners in evaluating, designing, and monitoring the operating effectiveness of internal controls with a key focus on continuous improvement; and/or related experience

 
What would be useful (preferred qualifications):   

Previous Big 4 and/or large public company experience. Master’s degree and CPA, CIA, or CISA certification preferred. Practical experience participating in SOC 1 and/or SOX audits. Experience in commercial contracting. Helpful but not required: Working knowledge of Power BI, Deltek Costpoint, and/or Cognos Reporting. 

 
Professional skills you will use: 

A desire to work hard, learn a business from the ground level, and position yourself for future opportunities in or outside of accounting. Strong business acumen and a mindset to help others learn and grow financial acumen. Self-motivated, can think/work independently, and manage competing priorities within time constraints. Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills. Strong program/project management competency. Experience applying analytical and interpretive skills to solve problems; ability to deliver insights using data analytics and/or other tools to affect change.  Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.  Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information. Ability to work with all levels of internal staff, as well as outside clients and vendors. Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.  Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).  
 

Working at ICF

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. 

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. 

 

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$72,402.00 - $123,084.00

Reston, VA (VA30)