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Internal Control Specialist (OMB Circular A-123/Federal Financial management)

Tellus SolutionsUnited States🇺🇸United States

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SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationUnited States
Microsoft OfficeScrumAuditingERPFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsSAPAgile

Job description

Description:
Federal client is seeking an experienced Internal Controls Specialist to lead the implementation and maintenance of internal control frameworks for an SAP S/4HANA migration on a large public-sector contract. This role ensures compliance with the GAO Green Book, FMFIA, and OMB Circular A-123. You will support all stages of the application lifecycle, identify and maintain internal controls, and recommend solutions for control gaps.
You will partner with cross-functional teams to assess risks, develop control procedures, and monitor compliance. The ideal candidate has strong experience in internal controls, compliance, audit readiness, or financial auditing within SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP environments. The project operates in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum environment using emerging technologies.
Future duties and responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement internal control policies aligned with OMB Circular A-123, leveraging SAP modules for financial reporting and compliance.
  • Conduct risk assessments and document control activities within SAP.
  • Train team members on internal control practices, compliance requirements, and SAP workflows.
  • Prepare and present compliance reports to leadership and audit stakeholders using SAP analytics.
  • Monitor and evaluate control design effectiveness in SAP and recommend improvements.
  • Configure and maintain SAP GRC to support A‐123 compliance and automate monitoring.
  • Collaborate with IT, Data, Business Process, and Finance teams to optimize SAP configurations and support audit readiness.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
  • U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a federal I background check; ability to obtain and maintain a Client EOD/Public Trust clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in internal controls, compliance, or financial auditing.
  • Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A‐123 and federal financial management regulations.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Desired qualifications:
  • Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems.
  • Experience working across multiple business process areas.

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