Senior Manager, Federal Internal Controls (OMB A-123 & FMFIA)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Manager, Federal Internal Controls (OMB A-123 & FMFIA)

Location: Rockville Maryland – hybrid

Pay: $115-150 per hour

We are seeking a seasoned, detail-oriented leader to oversee an Internal Controls Program in strict compliance with OMB Circular A-123 (Management’s Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control) and the Federal Managers’ Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) of 1982.

In this role, you will lead the end-to-end evaluation of the internal control environment, design and execute rigorous test plans, identify material weaknesses or non-conformances, and author the annual FMFIA Assurance Statement. You will serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on financial, operational, and system-level compliance, bridging the gap between day-to-day operations and strategic risk management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Management & Execution (OMB A-123)

• Manage the annual assessment of internal controls over reporting (Appendix A) and operational programs.
• Standardize the documentation of business processes using flowcharts, risk matrices, and narrative descriptions to map key control activities.
• Design and execute detailed data-driven testing strategies (including statistical sampling methodologies) to assess control design and operating effectiveness.
• Partner with process owners to develop, implement, and track milestones for CAPs targeting identified control deficiencies and material weaknesses.

2. FMFIA Assurance & Reporting

• Oversee the collection and synthesis of annual management assurance statements across all agency components.
• Assess operational and administrative controls (Section 2) and evaluate whether the agency's financial management systems conform to government-wide principles and standards (Section 4).
• Draft the final overarching Annual Assurance Statement for the Agency Head's signature, ensuring seamless incorporation into the Annual Financial Report (AFR) or Performance and Accountability Report (PAR).

3. Stakeholder Leadership & ERM Integration

• Act as the primary point of contact for the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) during financial statement audits.
• Align internal control deficiencies with the agency's broader Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to ensure risks are appropriately prioritized and mitigated.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive experience in federal financial management, federal auditing, or internal controls compliance.
• Demonstrated experience managing an end-to-end OMB A-123 assessment cycle.
• Deep expertise in the GAO Green Book (Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government) or the COSO Framework.
• Deep Expertise in GAO’s Financial Audit Manual
• Certifications (Highly Preferred): Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM).

Company DescriptionTPGI CPA is a full-service Finance and Accounting Consulting firm located in California and Washington, DC. Established in 2019 by Tong Qin, TPGI is a comprehensive service provider committed to delivering strategic financial solutions to government agencies, non-profit organizations and private corporations. With Tong's extensive experience as a senior executive within the government, we offer deep knowledge of how the inside government works. TPGI provides a full suite of financial services and specialty consulting expertise.

Company Description

TPGI CPA is a full-service Finance and Accounting Consulting firm located in California and Washington, DC. Established in 2019 by Tong Qin, TPGI is a comprehensive service provider committed to delivering strategic financial solutions to government agencies, non-profit organizations and private corporations. With Tong's extensive experience as a senior executive within the government, we offer deep knowledge of how the inside government works. TPGI provides a full suite of financial services and specialty consulting expertise.