Government Advisory - Senior Consultant - Internal Controls

Government Advisory: Federal Internal Controls - Senior Consultant

Washington DC Metro

CohnReznick is ranked among the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firms in the United States.

CohnReznick currently has an exciting career opportunity in our growing Federal Practice located in our Bethesda, Maryland or Tysons, Virginia office.

If you are :

• A highly dedicated professional looking to take on new challenges and growth opportunities
• A team player who believes in building awareness of our world-class client services while gaining an understanding of various industries
• Looking for a work environment that values and promotes camaraderie, collaboration and giving back to the community

We offer:

• Endless opportunities to contribute to CohnReznick, ranked among the largest accounting, tax and business advisory firms in the United States
• A unique culture that values collaboration in everything we do
• A team of professionals driven by a sense of excellence, integrity, commitment to lifelong learning, respect for one another, adaptability, and making a difference
• A network of 2,700 professionals committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and giving back to the communities in which we live and work

Look ahead. Imagine more. And consider joining the CohnReznick team.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform annual internal control compliance reviews of a National Security Agency Federal Equitable Sharing Program;
• Perform desk reviews and on-site compliance reviews of state, local and tribal agencies’ records, to include financial records, property inventories and internal controls to ensure compliance;
• Attend strategy meetings with senior government officials and state and local law enforcement agencies;
• Assist in logging, tracking and reviewing incoming cases and managing a large tracker in Excel;
• Consistently communicate reportable findings, issues and challenges of the Equitable Sharing Program from an OMB A-123, OMB A-133 and GAAP perspective;
• Evaluate agency and program compliance with asset forfeiture equitable sharing policies for state and local law enforcement entities in accordance with the Equitable Sharing Guide, policy & procedures and internal controls;
• Establish strategies and manage evaluations of the Equitable Sharing Program and Asset Recovery Support Program for efficiencies and effectiveness; subsequently developing recommendations to improve operations and remediate reportable findings.

REQUIREMENTS :

• BA/BS degree in accounting or a related discipline;
• A minimum of three years of experience as a consultant performing internal controls/compliance audits, preferably in a federal government setting;
• Certification such CPA, CFE, CGFM, CDFM, CFA, FRM, CFP, FMC, CCP or CGMA preferred but not required;
• Demonstrated experience working compliance analysis using audit, financial accounting principles and internal controls (e.g., OMB A-123 and/or SOX);
• Expert Excel skills required;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders;
• Ability to travel up to 20%;
•  Secret Security clearance preferred, but not required.  Ability to obtain a Secret Security clearance required. 

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CohnReznick is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

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