Now Hiring - Nakupuna Companies - Audit Strategist in Arlington, VA

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Overview: Nakupuna Federal is seeking a financial audit expert to join our team of talented consultants providing professional services to an This position will support the set-up of a Program Management Office (PMO) to administer a multi- award contract (MAC) focusing on audit. The ideal candidate is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on audit activities and able to provide oversight while not directly performing audit tasks. Responsibilities: The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. * Support set-up and execution of a Program Management Office (PMO) to effectively manage an audit-focused MAC. * Assist with administration of a MAC, to include drafting Task Orders and related documentation. * Track vendor progress: define overall timeline, key milestones, and critical path; escalate deviations from plan to the government leadership; and track and manage cross-team dependencies. * Serve as a SME on the following audit-related activities: identifying specific knowledge and process gaps within business processes, controls, systems, and substantive evidence impeding financial statement auditability; developing corresponding recommendations and best practices; implementing solutions such as training, learning events, one-on-one training as needed; and conducting organization-wide testing to identify areas where the client is contributing to an impediment to financial statement auditability. * Apply technical understanding of government audit policies, standards, and practices to recommend enhancements to Task Orders. * Proactively monitor for changes to industry and regulatory requirements, guidance, and instructions where appropriate. Qualifications: Skills/Qualifications: * Experience performing financial statement audits and audit readiness services within the DoD, the Federal Government, or similar enterprise organizations. * Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), GAO Green Book, and DoD Financial Management Regulations. * Familiarity with applicable Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies, to include OMB Circular A-123, as well as federal financial management systems requirements. * Familiarity with Risk Management and Internal Control programs is required. * Knowledge of current trends in enhancing compliance with accounting and auditing standards within an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP), e.g., SAP, Oracle, is preferred. * Knowledge of DoD and Army organizational structures is desired. Education/Experience: * Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related degree, preferred. * Prior experience in public accounting and/or DoD financial management. * Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience. Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification strongly preferred. * Clearance Requirements:* Ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen. * Work Location:* Crystal City, Virginia * Physical Requirements:* The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation: * Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. * Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. * Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.