Kearney & Company is seeking an Internal Controls and Compliance Senior Consultant to join our hybrid team supporting an engagement based out of Dayton, OH. The Internal Controls and Compliance Consultant position will be responsible for day-to-day management of the project including managing resources, providing direction, and performing quality control reviews associated with the preparation of deliverables in accordance with team and program priorities, as well as providing expert advice to the customer on risk and controls in a complex financial management system environment. The Internal Controls and Compliance Senior Consultant will be expected to support on-site work in Dayton, OH. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring timely submission compliant and high-quality project deliverables; assist in preparing project deliverables where required
• Demonstrating an understanding of accounting and auditing concepts and apply them to client situations
• Demonstrating awareness and knowledge of Federal Government's financial, information technology, and management responsibilities
• Reviewing program and business process documentation, as well as analyzing the outcomes of risk and other assessments, to maintain Management's Description of its System for the System and Organization Control (SOC) 1 report
• Identifying and communicating status, progress inhibitors, remediation strategies, and other relevant information to team leadership and Government personnel, where appropriate
• Designing and delivering clear and concise leadership briefings to convey project information, including status, risks, etc.; obtain buy in on strategies and project recommendations
• Support positions and business decisions (verbally and in writing) to external and internal audit personnel performing procedures over program information technology and business process controls
• Overseeing the Team in designing, reviewing, updating, and maintaining documentation related to program operations, such as standard operating procedures, desktop guides, white papers, research papers, etc.
• Determining compliance with policies and selected laws/regulations and providing recommendations for improvement
• Reviewing and evaluating internal controls, business processes, IT solutions, and supporting documentation
• Assisting in business process reengineering efforts by analyzing laws, regulation, and policy updates, as well identifying opportunities for improvements in operational efficiency, and providing recommendations and best practices
• Supporting the audit liaison functions through the gathering and/or review of documentation for submission to internal or external auditors or other stakeholders
• Reviewing audit reports, notice of findings and recommendations, and corrective action plans (CAPs) and providing guidance and recommendations to the client; assisting in the development of CAPs, as needed
• Responding to miscellaneous taskers is support of program operations, as needed
• Maintaining relationships with key client personnel
• Demonstrating professionalism and competence in the client's environment
• Understanding business operations, processes, and functions unique to the client
• Fostering an efficient, innovative, and team-oriented work environment, including utilizing technology to share knowledge with team members, developing skills, and continual learning

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in good standing
• At least 10 years of experience (advanced degree may be substituted for equivalent years of experience) in accounting, auditing, audit readiness, data analytic, information technology, and/or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret (or higher, such as Top Secret or TS/SCI) security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
• Experience working on a financial statement audit, FISMA, and/or SOC engagements in a lead role within the last 5 years
• Working knowledge of NIST Special Publications and FISCAM
• Experience working with or auditing one or more of the following technologies: Oracle databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Momentum, Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle PeopleSoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud or similar cloud computing services, and/or SAP
• Knowledge of Federal privacy laws and regulations
• Local to the Dayton, OH area with the ability to travel if needed
• Experience working in a fast-paced team environment with clients, Kearney team members, and other contractors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with system processes including, but not limited to, user provisioning, segregation of duties, configuration management, and data transmission
• A self-starter, self-motivated, and results-oriented
• Awareness and knowledge of Federal Government's financial management and information technology laws, regulations, and policies, as well as Federal Government management structures and responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in writing policies, procedures, technical and position papers, and process documentation
• Experience working with Federal Government and/or DoD clients
• Experience supporting proposal efforts

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