Internal Controls Manager (A-123)

Company: Grant Thornton
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Grant Thornton is seeking an experienced Internal Controls Manager to join its Risk Advisory service line and take an active role in engagement execution, project management and key business development activities. The Grant Thornton Government Risk Advisory service line is exclusively dedicated to providing specialized OMB A-123 internal controls and risk management services to the public sector. We are looking for motivated individual with the right skill sets and work ethic to join our fast growing team. Individual must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or other related business field, with a minimum of five years of experience in Medicare and Medicaid/CHIP operations, five years of experience in AICPA consulting standards, and be proficient in internal controls. .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Project planning, supervision, review and completion of work.
• Conduct an organization-wide risk assessment
• Provides direction on strategic matters and compliance. Monitors the status of the program.
• Acts as primary liaison to the government's Contracting Officer's Representative, other government management personnel, and customer agency representatives.
• Responsible for review and approval of reports, work papers and findings, and adherence to applicable standards.
• Conducts on-site quality control inspections. Must have A-123 and Internal Controls experience.
  Secondary Responsibilities:
  
  • Provide quality internal controls and financial management support services in accordance with the relevant regulations, government policies/procedures and client policies/procedures.
  • Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management.
  • Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work.
  • Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.
  • Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
  • Act as performance manager (coach) for up to four coachees outside of engagement responsibilities.
  • Interview campus and/or experienced candidates.
    Qualifications
    
    • 5 years of Medicare/Medicaid experience is required
    • Internal Controls Review experience
    • Must have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or other related business field
    • Ability to obtain and maintain certain job-related certifications if no job-related advanced degrees.
    • U.S. citizenship may be required. Ability to work in the United States indefinitely required.
    • Travel may be required.
    • Coach and mentor junior staff members.
    • Ability to work overtime required on occasion.
    • Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods of time.
    • Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
    • Ability to obtain and maintain firm independence and abide by firm ethics requirements.
    • Meet or exceed continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.
      
      ABOUT US
      
      Hi. We're Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd (A.K.A. one of the world's leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms.) Here, we aren't interested in ego or grinding it out alone. We'd rather help others go beyond their expectations. With us, business feels more personal - for our clients and you. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. What about you?
      
      You know the career you want. So, let's make it happen. Here, every voice is valued and yours makes a difference. Whether it's greater client exposure, a broader scope of responsibility, flexible schedules and location, coworkers who care or our bold, inclusive culture, joining Grant Thornton empowers you with the global scale, opportunities, resources and support to create a career that you love. Our breadth of client sizes, no-silos style and flexibility empowers you to innovate, create and excel for your clients, teams and communities. And that's just day one.
      
      Interested? Get to know us better at gt.com and read on to learn more how you'll help us become even bolder:
      
      ABOUT THE TEAM
      
      Grant Thornton Public Sector helps executives and managers at all levels of government maximize their performance and efficiency in the face of ever tightening budgets and increased demand for services. We give clients creative, cost-effective solutions that enhance their acquisition, financial, human capital, information technology, data analytics, and performance management. For more information visit: Grant Thornton Public Sector.
      
      It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
      
      To comply with its obligations as a federal contractor, Grant Thornton requires any individual employed by its Public Sector business to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before December 8, 2021 or as of their first day of employment with Grant Thornton if joining after Dec. 8, 2021, subject to any accommodations required by law. Individuals hired for this Public Sector role will be asked to verify their COVID-19 vaccination status on their first day of employment. Grant Thornton collects, uses and maintains vaccination-related data in accordance with its Privacy Policy, Personnel Privacy Notice, and applicable laws and regulations.
      
      For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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