Job Category: GeneralistJob Description:Job Summary:BDO is seeking a management level professional to support project delivery activities for Federal Civilian agencies. The individual in this position will lead a team in identifying, documenting, and assessing IT risk and internal controls in accordance with various federal laws, regulations, and standards, and making suggestions to mitigate risk and improve internal controls and processes. They will identify and assess IT risk in accordance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB)/ Circular A-123 (including its appendices), Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book, National Institutes of Standard and Technology (NIST 800-53), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), and the Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).Job Duties:
Leads a team of support staff in performing reviews of IT general and application controls to support the FMFIA Section IV compliance program
Researches and documents the critical Information Security elements of financially relevant information systems
Leads the development of test plans to evaluate IT general and application controls in accordance with FISCAM
Leads interviews and walkthroughs with system owners
Performs tests of design and operating effectiveness of IT general and application controls, and evaluate internal control deficiencies
Leads the development of deliverables, reporting performance metrics, presentations, and trainings where applicable, with overall responsibility for quality
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
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:
Evaluates the performance of Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate
Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Education:
Bachelor's degree, required, with a focus in Business, Accounting, or Information Systems, preferred
Experience:
Six (6) or more years of experience in IT audit or IT control reviews, including three (3) or more years of management experience leading teams in IT audit/IT control reviews, required
Experience with NIST, FISMA, FISCAM, FMFIA, OMB A-123 Appendix A and D, and/or other relevant regulations, required
Experience managing or leading teams, firm initiatives, and/or federal client project activities, preferred
Professional services experience and/or experience supporting federal clients, preferred
License(s)/Certification(s):
Ability to obtain and maintain government agency suitability or security clearance, required
Relevant Professional certification, such as CISA, CPA, CIA, CGFM, CDFM, or PMP, preferred
Software:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
Advanced proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to support possible project-related travel, as needed
Knowledge of IT audit processes and methodologies
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
About Us:Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:
Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
Empowering team members to explore their full potential
Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”
*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
