Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Core One is seeking a Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness SME to support the program. This position requires an active TS clearance with eligibility for a TS/SCI. This position is contingent upon contract award. 

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Assist with examinations of financial records, processes, performance, and internal controls, both independently and as part of a team, under the oversight of the Comptroller’s RE&A Branch Head.
• Document financial management assessments and implement chart improvements throughout the year.
• Conduct analytical assessments of performance indicators to enhance financial operations, develop policies, and ensure audit readiness.
• Update assessment checklists, research financial management (FM) regulations, provide post-assessment recommendations, author after-action reports, and prepare post-evaluation briefings.
• Perform follow-up evaluations for deficiencies identified during command evaluations and reviews.
• Develop and update business process documentation, capture data, identify business process control weaknesses, and conduct testing.
• Support MARFORSOC in creating a training plan on relevant FIAR topics and provide training to MARFORSOC personnel.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the availability, completeness, and central maintenance of training documentation for all of MARFORSOC’s fund control personnel.
• Assist in preparing, implementing, and completing corrective action plans (CAPs) in areas identified by auditors.
• Maintain a tracker of milestone due dates and completion status for all open CAPs and provide weekly status reports on open milestones.
• Recommend solutions to mitigate deficiencies in control activities, processes, supporting documentation, and/or systems.
• Support MARFORSOC’s Internal Control Program.
• Maintain MICP deliverable submissions and tracking.
• Assist with Entity Level Controls assessment for compliance with GAO’s Green Book Principles.
• Support the Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICOFR) process.
• Perform risk assessments on business areas prone to fraud risks such as Fleet Cards, Purchase Cards, Travel, Time Keeping/Payroll, and Op Funds.
• Conduct monthly reconciliation of financial systems users, validating with the current Command Alpha Roster to ensure roles and access to MARFORSOC’s information are still required.
• Assist with the preparation of annual reports, statements, and certifications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field (maybe substituted for appropriate level of experience).
• Minimum 4 years of Marine Corps financial management experience with one of the following Military Occupational Specialties: 3451, 3404, 3408 – or - GS series 0501, 0510.
• Proficiency with Marine Corps and DoD financial systems such as:
  • Standard Accounting and Budget Reporting System (SABRS)
  • Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI)
  • Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Defense Travel System (DTS)
  • Global Combat Support System-Marine Corps (GCSS-MC)
  • Oracle Analytics (DAI Reporting Tool)
  • Advana 
• Completed training in fiscal/appropriations law.
• Skilled in assessing adequacy of source documents supporting financial transactions.
• Skilled in conducting financial evaluations and monitoring transaction reports.
• Candidate must also be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial management policies, processes and procedures.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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