SMX is seeking an Internal Controls Analyst to play a vital role in supporting the US Navy by providing administrative oversight of the Quality Assurance (QA) Program assistance and advice to the Financial Manager (FM) and DoD staff.
This position requires a DoD TS security clearance which requires US citizenship for work on DoD contracts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate operational procedures and data quality for effective management decision-making. Develop and maintain quality standards and internal controls. Ensure compliance with established standards
- Provide technical internal control advice on all financial operations (pay, travel, accounting, budget, systems). Maintain a schedule of audits and reviews
- Conduct reviews to assess organizational performance and manage self-inspection programs. Ensure financial systems and controls safeguard funds and comply with laws
- Review financial documents (pay vouchers, travel payments) for validity and perform post-audit reviews. Collaborate with financial staff to identify potential weaknesses
- Identify and address material weaknesses, considering monetary value and sensitivity. Develop corrective action plans
- Monitor system access levels and prepare internal control reports. Evaluate the effectiveness of procedures and data integrity
- Ensure quality assurance standards and internal controls within the comptroller office and report discrepancies
- Serve as fraud prevention focal point. Review system access data for unauthorized access and report discrepancies. Coordinate system changes and conduct tests
- Analyze findings and recommendations, report discrepancies, track trends, and ensure timely resolution of all open issues
- Facilitates monthly QA meetings and prepares minutes. Based on study results, determines need for refresher and supplementary training. Develops, schedules, and conducts training
- Prepare monthly Discrepancy Tracking Report to management for review. Cross-feeds various reports and bulletins
Required Skills & Experience
- Required Clearance: TS eligible
- 4 - 7 years experience as an Internal Control Analyst or Auditor
- Experience with risk assessment and mitigation
- Experience with compliance assurance and fraud detection
- Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, business or finance
- Ability to create financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Strong Microsoft Suite skills (365)
- Experience with analyzing costs to identify opportunities for savings and efficiencies
Desired Skills & Experience
- Certification: Industrial Business Certifications in Accounting and Finance Management shall be considered
Application Deadline: March 3, 2025
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The SMX salary determination process takes into account a number of factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills, education and certifications. At SMX, one of our Core Values is to Invest in Our People so we offer a competitive mix of compensation, learning & development opportunities, and benefits. Some key components of our robust benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and retirement.
The proposed salary for this position is:
$105,000—$175,300 USD
At SMX®, we are a team of technical and domain experts dedicated to enabling your mission. From priority national security initiatives for the DoD to highly assured and compliant solutions for healthcare, we understand that digital transformation is key to your future success.
We share your vision for the future and strive to accelerate your impact on the world. We bring both cutting edge technology and an expansive view of what’s possible to every engagement. Our delivery model and unique approaches harness our deep technical and domain knowledge, providing forward-looking insights and practical solutions to power secure mission acceleration.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or genetic information.
Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.
What We Do
SMX is a global technology and advanced engineering provider specializing in Cloud Solutions, C5ISR, and Advanced Engineering / IT. Our tradition of delivering innovative, technical solutions dates back to 1995, however, you may know us better by one of our legacy company names: Trident Technologies, Smartronix, Datastrong, or C2S Consulting Group. With the support of OceanSound Partners, our private equity investment sponsor, we began operating as one business starting in 2019 and became SMX in 2021. We operate in close proximity to our clients around the globe and have core locations in Alabama, California, the DC Metro, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, and Massachusetts.
Today, as SMX, we are one team and together empower government and commercial enterprises to become more effective, innovative, and resilient, no matter what challenges they face.
SMX offers competitive benefits, excellent work environments, and growth opportunities for our employees while continuing to expand operations and support our communities. We have more than 25 years of rapid and consistent growth with continuous recognition as an employer-of-choice technology company. In addition, we have earned coveted industry quality and business certifications; have a strong commitment to business partnerships, ethics, compliance, and sustainability; and have a multitude of premier contracting vehicles. The combination of these attributes allows us to provide sound, repeatable business solutions yet remain flexible and agile to quickly adapt to specific customer requirements.
Committed to ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, SMX is structured around the programs and technologies we support to provide optimal and seamless operations. We have maintained a reputation for excellence, helping to assure the missions of our Department of Defense, Public Sector, Fortune 1000, and other Government and commercial customers.
