Journeyman - Internal Control Assessment and Remediation

Overview

A woman-owned consulting firm supporting federal government initiatives is seeking a Manager – Internal Control Assessment & Remediation to join their growing team. This fully remote role requires candidates to be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance prior to starting employment.

The team supports the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) Office of the Chief Financial Officer in managing and strengthening its internal control program. The role involves assisting with internal control assessments, deficiency tracking, corrective action documentation, and preparing briefing and training materials to support compliance with OMB Circular A-123, FMFIA, and related federal financial management requirements. Experience with IT audit readiness and FISCAM-based general controls assessments is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal control assessments and support deficiency tracking
• Document corrective actions and prepare related materials
• Develop briefing and training content to support compliance efforts
• Support business process walkthroughs and document process narratives or flowcharts
• Assist with IT general controls (ITGC) testing in a federal financial audit context
• Prepare clear, professional written products including reports and presentations
• Work independently on assigned tasks with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in federal internal controls, financial management, or IT audit support
• Working knowledge of OMB Circular A-123, FMFIA, FFMIA, and related federal financial management statutes
• Experience supporting business process walkthroughs and documenting process narratives or flowcharts
• Familiarity with FISCAM and ITGC testing in a federal financial audit context
• Experience assisting with internal control deficiency tracking and corrective action documentation
• Ability to prepare professional written materials such as briefing documents, reports, and training content
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS fitness determination

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CISA, CDFM, CGFM, or related credentials
• Experience supporting DHS or other federal CFO Act agency engagements
• Familiarity with GAO's Financial Audit Manual and Treasury Financial Manual
• Experience developing or contributing to Mission Action Plans or corrective action plans
• Prior experience supporting audit liaison functions or preparing materials for financial statement audit teams
• Knowledge of DHS 4300A or federal information system security policy in a financial context

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000 - $93,000 per year
• Compensation is determined based on experience, skills, education, and organizational needs
• Position is eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package

Location

• Fully remote position
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance prior to employment

Additional Information

• The employer participates in E-Verify
• Artificial intelligence tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans