Nakupuna Federal is seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in financial transformation and strategy to join our team of talented professionals supporting an The Army intends to right-size expenditure on audit resources in alignment with audit priorities, while simultaneously improving management and accountability of audit contracts. This position will support the stand up and oversight of a multi-award contract (MAC) focusing on audit. The ideal candidate can leverage industry best practices and federal government experience to drive operational efficiency and deliver cost reduction opportunities.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Support the Audit Accountability and Cost Efficiency (AACE) Team to effectively establish and efficiently manage an audit-focused MAC.
• Collaborate with senior-level officials to gather requirements, set performance expectations, track progress, and ensure performance accountability.
• Assess and monitor vendor progress against benchmarks and contract milestones.
• Assist in contract management governance, including development of a governance charter and implementation.
• Apply technical understanding of government audit policies, standards, and practices to recommend enhancements to contract management.
• Serve as an agent of change for the customer by developing objective and innovative recommendations along with plans of action for execution.
• Support development and review of high quality deliverables.
• Proactively monitor for changes to industry and regulatory requirements, guidance, and instructions where appropriate.
• Serve as a SME and thought leader for audit, strategy, and business transformation projects across Nakupuna. Provide reach back and surge support for specific customer and project needs.
• Lead and develop go-to market strategies, proposals, and capability briefs for business opportunities across related Nakupuna service offerings.

Skills/Qualifications: 

• Experience performing audit readiness services within the DoD.
• Knowledge of DoD Financial Management Regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), OMB Circular A-123, and other audit-related policies and standards.
• Familiarity with current trends in enhancing compliance with accounting and auditing standards within an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP).
• Knowledge of DoD and Army organizational structure.
• Exceptional communication skills. Ability to work with different stakeholders and devise innovative solutions for customer challenges.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-paced, and at times stressful environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Education/Experience: 

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related degree required.
• Prior experience in public accounting and/or DoD financial management or acquisition.
• of relevant work experience.

Clearance Requirements: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Work Location: Nakupuna Office in Arlington, VA, with meetings in the Pentagon and/or Taylor building.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation: 

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers. 
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations. 
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.