Audit Partner / Principal (Federal Financial Statement Audit) CPA

Job Title: Audit Partner / Principal (Federal Financial Statement Audit)
Location: Washington, DC - on site 
Clearance: Must be authorized to work in the United States and be able to obtain a Public Trust Security clearance 
Salary: $180,000 - $250,000 base (based on experience)
Application Deadline: October 31, 2026

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Background
Our client, a Federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Washington, DC area, obtains three mandated engagements every year: a full-scope independent audit of the agency's consolidated financial statements, an annual Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) evaluation of the agency's information security program, and an annual Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA) compliance audit. The engagements run concurrently against fixed statutory and OMB deadlines, are performed under Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and are delivered primarily on site at the client in Washington, DC. The client is identified to candidates after a non-disclosure agreement is signed.
The Audit Partner / Principal is designated Key Personnel and holds overall project management and final review responsibility for the work performed and the reports produced across all three engagements.

1. Engagement leadership and signing responsibility
Provide overall project management and final review of work performed and reports produced.
Serve as the principal auditor with overall professional responsibility for planning, performing, supervising, documenting, and reporting each engagement.
Attend entrance conferences with OIG and agency officials for the financial statement audit and the FISMA evaluation.

2. Financial statement audit
Direct the full-scope audit of the agency consolidated financial statements under generally accepted government auditing standards, the GAO/CIGIE Financial Audit Manual (FAM), and OMB Bulletin 24-02.
Oversee the information system controls work performed under the GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
Deliver the opinion and internal control reports against the November 15 Agency Financial Report deadline.

3. FISMA evaluation and PIIA audit
Provide final review of the annual FISMA evaluation, conducted under the CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation and OMB/Client CISA reporting instructions.
Provide final review of the annual PIIA compliance audit, performed under GAGAS (the Yellow Book).

4. Quality, independence, and staffing
Maintain independence in mind and appearance and support the contractor's pre-award and ongoing independence statements.
Own the engagement quality control plan, peer review results, and CPE compliance for the audit team.
Ensure enough qualified staff are available to complete multiple complex concurrent audits.

Education
Minimum education for this role: Not specified [VALIDATE]. A bachelor's degree in accounting or business is the stated minimum for the audit staff this role supervises.
Must meet the Engagement Standards, which address staff qualifications, continuing professional education (CPE), independence, and due professional care.

Certifications
CPA license, or another professional certification deemed relevant and acceptable by the client.

Desired / Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting Federal Office of Inspector General (OIG) financial statement, FISMA, or PIIA engagements.
IT audit expertise and PIIA expertise.
Recent Federal Inspector General audit experience covering financial statements, FISMA, FISCAM, and PIIA.
Additional credentials such as CISA, CGFM, or CIA [VALIDATE].
Experience with TeamMate or a comparable electronic workpaper system; the OIG requires work to be kept in its repository.

Key Technical Skills

Required experience
- Currently a Partner, Principal, or Director (or equivalent firm title).
- Minimum of 10 years audit experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years audit experience with Federal Government financial statements, or other demonstrably relevant audits accepted by the client.

Standards and guidance
- Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS / Yellow Book).
- GAO/CIGIE Financial Audit Manual (FAM) and GAO FISCAM.
- OMB Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements, and OMB Circular A-136.
- CIGIE Quality Standards for Inspection and Evaluation.

About IBSS Corp.
Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Click https://www.eeoc.gov/poster to see that the EEO is the law. Please direct any inquiries to the HR Department email at HR@ibsscorp.com.

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