SENIOR ASSOCIATE, FEDERAL FINANCE TRANSFORMATION WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
KPMG
Washington DC 20001 US
Business Title: Senior Associate, Federal Finance Transformation Requisition Number: 117410 - 21 Function: Advisory Area of Interest: State: DC City: Washington Description: The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice. Responsibilities: * Develop tools and execute process mapping, visualization, and data analysis activities
* Lead walkthroughs, document current and future state of financial management functions, execute change management efforts related to finance transformation, support the development of financial strategies, and create and execute training materials
* Understand, document and review the identification of key stakeholders, financial organization design and operations, process workflows and roles & responsibilities
* Review findings, perform root-cause analysis, develop corrective actions, link like-kind issues, create roadmaps, identify dependencies and risks
* Analyze financial requests, prepare responses and documentation, support walkthroughs, including communication with various stakeholders
* Research, interpret, and review the impact of Federal standards, policies, and regulations on financial operations
Qualifications: * A minimum of three years of Federal Financial Management experience
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; CPA, CGFM, or CDFM certification preferred
* Experience in the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements for U.S. Federal government entities; working knowledge of the USSGL preferred
* Experience with FASAB, GAO, FAR, FMR, CFR, Treasury, and OMB
* Experience analyzing financial and systems processes and controls
* Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
* Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at â??Benefits & How We Workâ?. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M104_4_24KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link â??https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? â?contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. GL: 5 GF: 15301
* Lead walkthroughs, document current and future state of financial management functions, execute change management efforts related to finance transformation, support the development of financial strategies, and create and execute training materials
* Understand, document and review the identification of key stakeholders, financial organization design and operations, process workflows and roles & responsibilities
* Review findings, perform root-cause analysis, develop corrective actions, link like-kind issues, create roadmaps, identify dependencies and risks
* Analyze financial requests, prepare responses and documentation, support walkthroughs, including communication with various stakeholders
* Research, interpret, and review the impact of Federal standards, policies, and regulations on financial operations
Qualifications: * A minimum of three years of Federal Financial Management experience
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; CPA, CGFM, or CDFM certification preferred
* Experience in the preparation, review, and analysis of financial statements for U.S. Federal government entities; working knowledge of the USSGL preferred
* Experience with FASAB, GAO, FAR, FMR, CFR, Treasury, and OMB
* Experience analyzing financial and systems processes and controls
* Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
* Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance
KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at â??Benefits & How We Workâ?. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M104_4_24KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link â??https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? â?contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. GL: 5 GF: 15301