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.
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Required Skills:
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
Desired Skills:
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
\n$133,000 - $146,000 a year
\nAt Significance, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package and is determined within a range. Our pay ranges are based on the local cost of labor benchmarks for each specific role, level, and geographic location.
We carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including but not limited to experience; job-related skill sets; relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs. The salary range listed is for the level at which this job has been scoped. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
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