Want to get hired at BDO USA Experienced Career Site?

Financial Improvement Management Consultant - Public Sector, Defense

BDO USA Experienced Career Site

McLean, Virginia, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Job Summary

BDO is seeking a manager level professional to support project delivery activities for US Defense agencies. The role provides financial improvement, transformation, and audit support to enhance the reliability of federal financial data and achieve an unmodified audit opinion.

Job Duties

  • Lead audit facilitation, remediation, and risk management support.
  • Coordinate with engagement team management and client leadership.
  • Provide audit response, walkthroughs, and financial audit program strategy.
  • Support corrective actions, system transformations and controls testing.
  • Manage relationships and contribute to business development initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise Public Sector direct reports, evaluate performance, and offer career guidance.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields.
  • Minimum 7 years Federal or commercial financial management experience.
  • Secret security clearance and relevant certifications (CPA, CISA, CGFM, CDFM).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with SAP, SharePoint.
  • Ability to travel for projects and excellent communication skills.

Compensation

Salary ranges: Maryland and Washington DC: $110,000 - $135,000.

Key skills/competency

Financial improvement, Audit readiness, Federal accounting, Risk management, Change management, Project delivery, Team leadership, Business development, Compliance, Process transformation.

How to Get Hired at BDO USA Experienced Career Site

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research BDO USA's culture: Understand their mission and public sector focus.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight federal accounting and audit experience.
  • Showcase leadership: Emphasize team supervision and project delivery skills.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Focus on audit remediation and compliance.
  • Practice interview scenarios: Use examples from federal projects.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review federal audit standards.
Study financial transformation frameworks.
Practice SAP and Microsoft Office skills.
Understand risk and compliance controls.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a team leadership challenge.
Explain managing tight deadlines effectively.
Summarize conflict resolution experience.
Discuss client engagement improvement.