This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/527693500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of 10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more than 600 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas, including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources, payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and administrative counsel.
Learn more about this agency03/15/2019 to 04/12/2019
$147,861 - $155,864 per year
HS 13
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
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Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
13
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
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No
ORM-001-19
527693500
The Office of Risk Management within the CAO is responsible for the Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, Audit and Compliance Programs.
This supervisory position reports to the Chief Risk Officer and oversees the Audit and Compliance directorate including audit remediation and liaison functions and coordination with the external financial statement auditors and Office of Inspector General. Additionally, this position will execute the newly established Compliance Program over financial and information technology (IT) administrators. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of these programs, including working closely with Office of the Chief Administrative (CAO) personnel and other House staff in the following areas:
Oversee financial statement, operational and information technology audit and compliance program activities
Audit liaison for OIG audits and advisory projects and the external auditors for the financial statement audit
Coordination and briefing of audit and advisory reporting, including guidance to CAO business units on audit report findings and recommendations
Manage audit remediation efforts
Execute and oversee the Compliance Program by working closely with relevant CAO business units and compiling Senior Leadership reports outlining compliance rates and deficiencies
Oversee staff performing audit remediation, liaison and compliance efforts
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
Provide assistance, coordination, guidance, and recommendations to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), CAO senior management team and staff regarding audit and compliance activities.
Establish and maintain a good, positive working relationship with auditors and provide timely responses to audit requests and responses by leading efforts to develop appropriate corrective actions, including timeframes for completion; schedule required coordination meetings; monitor communication and attend meetings between external auditors, Office of the Inspector General Auditors and CAO staff.
Develop positive working relationship with varying levels of staff within the CAO organization who are responsible for implementing effective audit closure actions; provide and /or facilitate timely information related to auditor inquiries to CAO staff; suggest creative and effective closure actions and report on status of open audit findings and recommendations; oversee staff performing independent verification that closure action has been completed prior to submitting closure requests to the Office of the Inspector General and external auditors.
Keep CRO and CAO senior management informed of financial or technology issues related to audit findings or internal control as they arise.
Research and maintain current body of knowledge on applicable financial and technology auditing standards and procedures.
Perform other official duties as assigned.
Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required, CPA and/or CIA required.
Minimum of seven - ten years accounting/finance and automated financial system experience; working experience with Lawson and/or PeopleSoft preferred. Finanical statement audit experience preferred.
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing the House preferred.
Ability to work well with others and review the work products of and provide direction to other staff as necessary.
Must be able to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances as deemed appropriate by senior management.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Highly qualified candidates will be evaluated based on a structured interview.
Resume submission.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Qualified candidates please submit your resume online by clicking the following link: https://www.house.gov/employment/positions-with-other-house-organizations/5714
If you are unable to submit your resume online through the www.House.gov website, please fax a cover letter and resume (reference announcement# ORM-001-19) to 202-226-7514.
Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans’ Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should contact a CAO Human Resources representative at CAOHumanResources@mail.house.gov for further information.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/527693500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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