Staff Consultant I #24085 - Aeyon

Job Description:

Aeyon seeks a highly skilled, experienced Staff Consultant I to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and operational effectiveness through rigorous financial management, audit response, internal controls evaluation, and policy development. This requirement will support the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics priorities for modernizing business processes to support an effective internal control program and improve external reporting requirements. This program is a centralized, nationwide program that is responsible for meeting the requirements outlined in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 (OMB A-123), OMB Circular A-136 (OMB A-136), the Chief Financial Officer's Act of 1990 and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply technical expertise and skills to implement business solutions.

• Assist in Audit and Financial Analysis: Conduct analysis to support audit response strategies, remediation efforts, and the development of robust internal controls. This involves emphasizing compliance with GAAP, SFFAS, and OMB policies, ensuring the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of defense sector audits, specifically focusing on the Marine Corps and Department of Navy (DoN).

• Support Financial Management Solutions: Contribute to project teams executing financial management solutions that align with the unique audit requirements of the defense sector. This includes aiding in the planning, execution, and follow-up of site visits, managing pre-site visit coordination, providing on-site support during walkthroughs, and addressing audit inquiries.

• Facilitate Communication and Collaboration: Engage with team members to enhance communication and collaboration with Financial Management & Comptroller (FM&C) offices and Government clients. This effort contributes to delivering solutions that significantly improve financial processes and systems within the defense sector.

• Implement Technology-Driven Solutions: Participate in business solutions that leverage modern technology tools, such as UiPath-based automation, to streamline financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes, enhancing the defense sector's operational efficiency.

• Drive Process Improvements: Collaborate with military and defense stakeholders to identify and implement financial management process improvements. This role is instrumental in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and compliance across financial operations.

• Enhance Internal Control Environments: Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of internal control environments to meet rigorous audit standards and support organizational objectives. This includes developing standard operating procedures, desktop guides, and procedural documentation to strengthen the internal control program.

• Familiarity with Department of Navy (DoN) processes is required, including a preferred understanding of financial management practices, policies, procedures and audit lifecycle within the defense sector.

Experience Requirements:

Mandatory: None

Certification Requirements:

Mandatory: None

Education Requirements:

Mandatory: Four (4) year degree in accounting or business management-related field from an accredited institution.

Work Type:

Hybrid- Pentagon

Clearance Requirements:

Active Secret Clearance is Required