Manager - Internal Control Assessment & Remediation

Overview

A woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government is seeking a Manager for Internal Control Assessment & Remediation to join their growing remote team. This role 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. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance prior to starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal control assessments, corrective action planning, and remediation activities to support compliance with OMB Circular A-123, FMFIA, and related federal financial management requirements
• Direct walkthroughs of business processes and assess control design and operating effectiveness
• Support development of corrective action plans and Mission Action Plans (MAPs)
• Assist with internal control outreach and training efforts
• Manage team deliverables and supervise junior staff
• Brief senior government stakeholders, including CFO-level personnel

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of demonstrated experience in federal internal controls assessment and remediation
• Working knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 and its appendices, FMFIA, FFMIA, CFO Act, and DHS FAA
• Experience performing business process walkthroughs, documenting process narratives and flowcharts, and assessing control design and operating effectiveness
• Experience evaluating and classifying internal control deficiencies (control deficiency, significant deficiency, material weakness)
• Familiarity with FISCAM and IT general controls (ITGCs) assessments supporting federal financial statement audits
• Experience developing and supporting corrective action planning and Mission Action Plans (MAPs)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and direct junior staff
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS fitness determination

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CISA, CDFM, CGFM, or PMP certification
• MBA or advanced degree
• Prior DHS or CISA engagement experience
• Experience with GAO's Financial Audit Manual (FAM) and Treasury Financial Manual (TFM)
• Experience supporting integrated financial statement audits as an audit liaison or internal control lead
• Familiarity with DHS 4300A Sensitive Systems Policy and financial system control requirements
• Experience developing training materials, briefings, and outreach content for internal control programs

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $133,000 - $146,000 per year
• Salary is determined based on local cost of labor benchmarks, experience, skills, education, and organizational needs
• Position is eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package

Location

• Remote
• Candidates must be eligible to obtain DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance prior to starting 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