Senior Associate, Federal Finance Transformation

Overview

This role is part of the Federal Advisory practice within the Advisory organization. The position focuses on reviewing and evaluating federal financial risk, financial reporting, and accounting transaction processes, as well as supporting audit readiness and compliance with applicable federal standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate financial risk, financial reporting, and accounting transaction processes, including controls related to federal entities
• Review and evaluate federal financial business processes and financial statements
• Research, interpret, and review the impact of Federal standards, policies, and regulations on financial operations
• Review findings, perform root-cause analysis, develop corrective actions, link like-kind issues, create roadmaps, and identify dependencies/risks
• Assist engagements/clients with generating reports, performing reconciliations, and responding to requested information or questions from auditors
• Assist in the development of thought leadership initiatives (e.g., application guidance, methodologies, whitepapers, articles)

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of federal financial management/transformation experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• CPA / CGFM / CDFM certifications preferred
• Experience and/or knowledge in one or more of the following:
  • Federal financial management & controls
  • Federal financial reporting
  • Federal budgeting
  • Financial audits or audit readiness
• Experience with FASAB, GAO, FAR, FMR, CFR, Treasury, and OMB
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (eligibility-based), including medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, and 401(k) plans
• Personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year (depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service)
• A published calendar of holidays and two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off (one at year end and one around the July 4th holiday)
• Salary ranges by location may be provided as part of the employer’s pay transparency materials (city-specific ranges for locations outside of CA)

Location

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position, including abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

Additional Information

• Candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled; applications are encouraged expeditiously.
• Equal opportunity employer; selection is made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
• No phone calls or agencies please.