Senior Financial Consultant - Public Sector, Intel

Senior Financial Consultant•Public Sector, Intel

BDO USA, LLP

United States, Maryland, Potomac 12505 Park Potomac Avenue (Show on map) May 28, 2026

Job Summary:

We're seeking a professional to support financial management, accounting, budget, and/or audit readiness efforts for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies. This role is also responsible for supporting business development, practice development, and client project delivery activities. They'll support the day-to-day client delivery and relationships with peer-level clients on Public Sector engagements, while supporting client needs and potentially supervising staff.

Job Duties:

Delivers a full range of services that will use your educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO's dynamic public sector client base Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives Supports task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives. Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations Manages priorities and work effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Support multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of processes, operations, and functions Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations Supports and reviews work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client Attends relevant training, seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client's needs and changes in the industry Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Practice leadership Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Potential supervision of Public Sector staff

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology, preferred Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology, preferred

Experience:

Three (3) or more years of relevant professional experience, required Experience with Audit Sustainment, Fixed Asset Management, or Financial Statement Preparation experience; as well as Accounting and/or Financial Management experience within the IC (Intelligence Community), preferred Federal financial management and accounting experience, preferred Experience with financial statement audit, internal control testing or analysis, and/or coordinating with external auditors, preferred Familiarity with some or all of the following: Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance, the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL), FASAB, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, COSO Framework, preferred Experience supporting Public Sector practice, solution, and/or business development initiatives, preferred Public speaking and/or training experience, preferred License(s)/Certification(s): Relevant industry certification, such as CPA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, CISA, or related, preferred

Software:

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suites (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), preferred Language(s):

N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance, required (US Citizenship required) Well-developed and professional interpersonal skills Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus Ability to follow instructions as directed Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc. Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range:

$100,000•$135,000

Maryland Range:

$100,000•$135,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:

$100,000•$135,000