Manager - Internal Control Assessment & Remediation

Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government.  We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun!  Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last seven years.

Significance is seeking a Manager - Internal Control Assessment & Remediation to join our growing team.  This position is remote.  Candidates must be eligible to obtain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance prior to starting employment.  

 

Significance Inc. supports the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) Office of the Chief Financial Officer in managing and strengthening its internal control program. We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead internal control assessments, corrective action planning, and remediation activities in support of CISA's compliance with OMB Circular A-123, FMFIA, and related federal financial management requirements. The Manager will direct walkthroughs of business processes, assess control design and operating effectiveness, support development of corrective action plans, and assist with internal control outreach and training. Candidates with experience in IT audit readiness and FISCAM-based general controls assessments are strongly encouraged to apply.

8 or more years of demonstrated experience in federal internal controls assessment and remediation

Working knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 and its appendices, FMFIA, FFMIA, CFO Act, and DHS FAA

Experience performing business process walkthroughs, documenting process narratives and flowcharts, and assessing control design and operating effectiveness

Experience evaluating and classifying internal control deficiencies (control deficiency, significant deficiency, material weakness)

Familiarity with FISCAM and IT general controls (ITGCs) assessment in support of federal financial statement audits

Experience developing and supporting Mission Action Plans (MAPs) and corrective action planning

Ability to manage team deliverables and direct the work of junior staff

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior government stakeholders including CFO-level personnel

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or related field

Ability to obtain and maintain DHS fitness determination

CPA, CISA, CDFM, CGFM, or PMP certification

MBA or advanced degree

Prior DHS or CISA engagement experience

Experience with GAO's Financial Audit Manual (FAM) and Treasury Financial Manual (TFM)

Experience supporting integrated financial statement audits as an audit liaison or internal control lead

Familiarity with DHS 4300A Sensitive Systems Policy and financial system control requirements

Experience developing training materials, briefings, and outreach content for internal control programs