Job Description:
This position supports the Office of Assistant Secretary of the Army and Financial Management & Comptroller, Army Audit Sustainment. The Internal Control Analyst will be a part of the Army’s financial statement auditability initiatives. We are currently seeking an experienced Audit and Internal Controls Specialist with a strong background in accounting and internal controls to support the Army National Guard: The ideal candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the operations of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the military.
Key Responsibilities:
- Facilitate audit proceedings, including Preparing by Client (PBC) requests and handling sample requests/reviews.
- Lead meetings with important stakeholders to respond to audit requests efficiently.
- Manage processes related to internal controls and rectification initiatives linked to Notice of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs) that the Army National Guard (ARNG) both owns and contributes.
- Oversee the implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with DoD guidelines and standards.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Evaluate and review real property and general equipment as part of the internal control and audit processes.
- Prepare detailed reports on audit findings and present suggestions for improving efficiency and controls.
- Ensure the readiness and smooth completion of financial statement audits.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Experience Requirements:
- 8 years of federal financial management
- Audit Facilitation and internal controls in the DoD or military setting.
- Solid understanding of financial statements
- Knowledge & experience with A-123, Real Property and General Equipment.
Certification Requirements:
N/A
Education Requirements:
Mandatory:
Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or Business Management
Waiverable/Substitutable:
Bachelor’s degree and one of the following certifications: CDFM, CGFM, CICA, PMP (No waiver required for bachelor’s degree and one of these certs)
Work Type:
Onsite National Capital Region (Arlington, VA)
Clearance Requirements:
DoD Secret **Must have an active clearance for initial consideration. **
