Accountant (Internal Control)

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Accountant (Internal Control)
GS-0510-12/13
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) – Internal Control Division
Location: Arlington, VA
Clearance: Secret (ability to attain) 
Who May Apply:

• Veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability rating
• Individuals eligible under Schedule A (5 CFR 213.3102(u))

Summary:
CISA, the Nation’s risk advisor, is seeking Accountants (Internal Control) at the GS-12 and GS-13 levels to join the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s Internal Control Division. The OCFO supports CISA’s mission by ensuring sound financial management, robust internal controls, and audit readiness. These positions focus on evaluating, developing, and improving internal controls, conducting risk assessments, and supporting financial statement audit activities across CISA programs.
Major Duties:
As an Accountant (Internal Control), you will:

• Perform complex analyses and evaluations related to accounting, management control, and risk management for CISA programs and operations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor methods to measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts.
• Conduct and coordinate reviews and audits of financial and operational systems, including IT programs and projects, to ensure compliance with DHS, OMB, GAO, and other federal requirements.
• Assess and recommend improvements to accounting systems, internal controls, and business processes.
• Prepare and execute test plans for design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; document results and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and support the development of internal controls documentation (e.g., process narratives, flowcharts, risk/control assessments).
• Interpret and apply policy and regulatory requirements; recommend changes to plans, methodologies, and procedures to meet program objectives.
• Support the compilation of the annual Statement of Assurance (SOA) required by FMFIA and OMB Circular A-123.
• Advise and assist CISA leadership and program managers on accounting, financial management, and audit-related issues.
• Coordinate and support the annual financial statement audit, including communication with external auditors and program offices.
• Prepare and present reports, briefings, and recommendations to management and stakeholders.
• Represent CISA at meetings and conferences as directed.