Internal Controls Support Specialist to lead a task area. The ideal candidate must ensure that processes and controls are designed effectively, tested consistently, and continuously improved through corrective action plans (CAPs) and performance measurement to ensure compliance with OMB A 123. This role is critical in supporting compliance, operational efficiency, and risk management across the business.
Requirements
- Review and document business processes to ensure adequate control design and alignment with policies, regulations, and industry standards.
- Identify control gaps and provide recommendations for remediation and strengthening of controls.
- Conduct walkthroughs to evaluate design and operating effectiveness.
- Prepare testing documentation, analyze results, and escalate issues as appropriate.
- Collaborate with process owners to develop CAPs addressing identified control deficiencies.
- Conduct top-down risk assessments of significant business processes related to Budgeting, Procurement, Financial Reporting, Budget, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, etc.
- Monitor and track the implementation of CAPs, ensuring timely resolution and closure.
- Update and maintain required OMB A-123 compliance and testing tools and procedures.
- Support walkthroughs with business process owners to conduct baseline reviews and perform test of design and perform updates, as required.
- Perform test of operating effectiveness and document testing results.
- Support NFR, GAO, and other audit requests and provide responses timely.
- Review prior findings and documented causes.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action execution.
- Assist with development of remediation evidence.
- Support the sustainment of remediated controls.
- Provide guidance to stakeholders on effective remediation strategies.
- Establish and maintain key performance measures to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and CAPs.
- Support continuous improvement by identifying trends, root causes, and opportunities for enhanced control effectiveness.
- Lead and mentor junior IC specialists.
Key Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in internal controls, risk management and compliance and 2 years of experience leading it.
- Demonstrated experience in leading/directing work of others using project management, risk management, planning and communication techniques.
- CGFM, CPA, or CISA is desired.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills used in staff guidance, technical instructions, and status reporting.
- Must have prior experience supporting federal agencies.
Work Conditions- Location: Onsite - Washington, D.C. 5 days a week.
- Job Type: Full-time
Benefits and Perks- Medical and Vision Insurance - Centennial covers 80% of employee and family premium costs, making high-quality healthcare affordable for you and your loved ones.
- Dental Insurance - 100% employer-paid coverage for employees.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Fully employer-paid, providing financial security and peace of mind.
- Life Insurance - Company-paid coverage to support you and your family.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match - A competitive 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching to support your long-term financial goals.
- Paid Time Off & Federal Holidays - A generous paid time off program and 11 paid federal holidays that support balance, flexibility, and time to recharge.
- Metro Reimbursement - Transportation benefits to help offset commuting costs and make getting to work easier and more affordable.
Centennial offers a highly competitive benefits package that protects your family, rewards your future, and supports your work-life balance.
Work Environment and Culture- Collaborative, respectful, and inclusive culture.
- Direct access to leadership and decision-makers.
- Opportunity to work on high-impact federal modernization programs.
- Recognition programs for outstanding performance and innovation.
Technology and Innovation- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies (AI, cloud, data, automation, cybersecurity).
- Opportunities to contribute to proprietary platforms and innovation labs.
- Modern tools and environments that support productivity and creativity.
Why Employees Love Working at Centennial- Small business agility with enterprise-level impact.
- Your ideas are heard and implemented.
- You see the real-world impact of your work in government programs that matter.
- Strong values: professionalism, focus, integrity, trust, innovativeness, and excellence.
