- Full Time
- Washington, D.C.
XLA
XLA seeks an Internal Controls & Audit SME to support federal internal control, audit readiness, and assessment activities. The selected candidate will lead OMB A-123 assessments, internal control testing, risk and control documentation, finding validation, and GAGAS-informed workpaper development while serving as a trusted advisor to federal clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead OMB A-123 internal control assessments
- Develop and review Risk Control Matrices (RCMs), process narratives, and flowcharts
- Perform walkthroughs and internal control testing
- Develop and maintain audit workpapers in accordance with GAGAS principles
- Validate audit findings and corrective actions
- Assess control design and operating effectiveness
- Support financial statement audit readiness and remediation activities
- Facilitate meetings with federal stakeholders and provide executive-level briefings
- Review documentation for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal requirements
- Mentor junior staff and review deliverables for quality
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related field
- 10+ years of federal internal controls, audit, assessment, or financial management experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting OMB A-123 programs
- Experience developing and reviewing RCMs, process narratives, testing documentation, and workpapers
- Experience performing findings validation and remediation tracking
- Knowledge of GAGAS and GAO Green Book standard
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Required Certifications (one or more)
- CPA
- CIA
- CGFM
Preferred Certifications
- CISA
- CFE
- PMP
Highly Desired Experience
- Federal CFO Act agencies
- Financial statement audit support
- Internal controls over financial reporting
- Experience supporting large federal consulting engagements
- Prior experience with major public accounting or federal consulting firms
EEO Statement
XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.
We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at humanresources@xla.com. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.
We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category
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