Lead the execution and oversight of internal control assessments under OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, for a Federal Health Agency.
Serve as the primary liaison between agency leadership, internal technical teams, CPA firm personnel, and external stakeholders.
Oversee the development and implementation of the Project Work Plan (PWP).
Direct the documentation, testing, and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR).
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards.
Coordinate the preparation and submission of assurance statements, control deficiency logs (CDLs), and corrective action plans (CAPs).
Provide leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams.
Facilitate knowledge transfer, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a focus in business, accounting, healthcare, legal, economics, public health or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience leading A-123 Reviews within/for Federal Health Agencies with proficiency in internal controls and financial reporting.
At least 6 years of experience leading business process improvement and/or controls work.
Experience leading and supporting large-scale internal control reviews using a maturity model approach.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification would be nice to have.
Deep understanding of: OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), GAO Framework for Assessing the Acquisition Function, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and HHS Acquisition Regulation (HHSAR).
Ability to develop and execute a Project Work Plan (PWP), manage deliverables, and oversee documentation and testing of internal controls.
Skilled in preparing and presenting findings to leadership, including the Risk Management and Financial Oversight Committee.
Capable of coordinating with external auditors and supporting audit readiness and remediation efforts.
Able to oversee the development of Cycle memos, control matrices, risk assessments, and test plans, Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Control Deficiency Logs (CDLs), Assurance statements and supporting narratives for federal agencies.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

internal control assessmentsfinancial reportingbusiness process improvementmaturity model approachProject Work Plan (PWP)documentationtestingrisk assessmentscontrol matricesCorrective Action Plans (CAPs)

Soft Skills

leadershipguidancecommunicationknowledge transfertrainingcontinuous improvementcoordinationpresentation skillsoversightcollaboration

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Project Management Professional (PMP)