Senior Associate, Federal Risk Management and Controls

About the position

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, professional day-to-day execution of financial audit projects / engagements in line with firm risk management practices
• Develop audit programs, working papers, and financial / internal audit reports
• Assist in preparing risk assessments and annual audit plans for clients
• Review and evaluate financial business processes and controls related to Federal entities
• Help identify performance improvement opportunities for clients and communicate findings to senior management
• Mentor staff Associates and Interns

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of experience performing internal or external financial audits; US Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; CPA certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience / knowledge in areas of: A-123, financial audit readiness, federal financial audit, enterprise risk, and federal financial management
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)
• Ability to travel to support firm engagements
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
• Options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle
• Medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year
• Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
• Two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off