CPA Audit Remediation Specialist (CPA -IV)
About The Position
The DCFO Program Support contract is seeking a senior -level CPA Audit Remediation Specialist to support financial statement audit remediation and accounting policy efforts at the Pentagon. This role is designed for an experienced Certified Public Accountant who brings deep expertise in federal financial statement audits, remediation planning, and accounting policy interpretation. The position provides technical and leadership oversight across complex audit remediation activities and directly supports improved audit outcomes for the Department of Defense. As a CPA Audit Remediation Specialist, you will serve as a senior subject matter expert responsible for leading audit remediation efforts related to financial statement findings, internal control weaknesses, and accounting policy issues. You will work closely with DCFO leadership, auditors, and functional stakeholders to identify root causes, develop corrective action plans, and validate remediation outcomes. Your expertise will directly influence audit opinions, compliance posture, and financial governance at the enterprise level.
Requirements
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a closely related field
- Minimum of 12 years of general Financial Management & Accounting (FM&A) experience
- At least 8 years of experience auditing financial statements of federal government agencies or preparing federal agencies for audit
- NOTE: 16 years of relevant experience with Bachelors qualifies in lieu of Masters .
- Extensive experience with audit remediation, financial statement audits, and accounting policy
- Strong knowledge of federal financial reporting requirements and internal control standards
- Proven ability to lead complex remediation efforts with material impact on audit outcomes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing senior leadership
- Ability to work in a high -visibility, senior -stakeholder environment
Responsibilities
- Lead audit remediation activities for financial statement audits, including evaluation of findings, root cause analysis, and development of corrective action plans
- Provide expert guidance on federal accounting policy, interpretation, and application to audit issues
- Review and validate remediation documentation, management responses, and supporting audit evidence
- Support preparation for and execution of financial statement audits, including auditor inquiries and walkthroughs
- Apply federal audit and internal control frameworks (e.g., OMB A -123, FISCAM) to remediation strategies and validation efforts
- Coordinate with auditors, system owners, and financial management stakeholders to ensure remediation actions are properly implemented
- Assess the effectiveness of corrective actions and support closure of audit findings
- Develop executive -level briefings, reports, and decision memoranda for senior DCFO leadership
- Establish remediation priorities, goals, and plans aligned to program objectives
- Provide technical direction and oversight to junior staff as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
