Federal Financial Audit SME Intelligent Automation
Groundswell, Mc Lean, VA, United States
Financial Audit Subject Matter Expert
Groundswell is seeking an experienced Financial Audit Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, enhancement, and deployment of an intelligent automation solution built for federal and highly regulated environments.
This role is ideal for a seasoned financial auditor who understands federal audit expectations, internal controls, audit workflows, risk frameworks, and PBC lifecycle management and who is excited about shaping advanced agentic automation capabilities.
The SME will partner closely with product teams, developers, data scientists, and federal domain experts to ensure our solution reflects real-world audit rigor, complies with applicable standards, and delivers measurable improvements in audit quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Translate financial audit procedures (planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting) into structured, repeatable workflows suitable for automation.
Define and document PBC intake, validation, and lifecycle workflows for federal and enterprise audit environments.
Map federal audit requirements (e.g., GAGAS/Yellow Book, FISCAM, OMB Uniform Guidance, A-123 controls, GAAS) into audit logic that guides agentic behavior.
Identify audit pain points and bottlenecks that are strong candidates for automation.
Work with solution architects and automation developers to design:
intelligent audit workflows
policy-aware triggers
audit lifecycle automations
exception-handling logic
Help configure IDP (Intelligent Document Processing) use cases for financial audit documents:
document classification
field extraction
evidence validation
anomaly/exception detection
Review, test, and validate outputs to ensure they meet:
audit documentation standards
evidence sufficiency expectations
compliance with federal/internal methodologies
Provide expert-level QA on:
automated control testing
sampling procedures
automated evidence gathering
audit readiness dashboards
Ensure AI-driven recommendations remain within audit-industry best practices.
Ensure the solution aligns with:
GAAS / PCAOB concepts for financial audits
Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
OMB Uniform Guidance (Single Audit requirements)
A-123 internal control frameworks
Federal audit and records-retention policies
Identify risks associated with automation and recommend guardrails for proper human-in-the-loop oversight.
Contribute to the knowledge base that powers the system's "federal SME-trained intelligence."
Review and refine the system's continuous-learning recommendations:
new automation opportunities
workflow optimizations
refined classification models
Support creation of training materials, documentation, and audit methodology enhancements.
Partner with federal agency stakeholders, internal audit teams, and compliance groups to understand requirements and validate workflows.
Provide domain expertise to customers during discovery sessions, pilots, and demonstrations.
Serve as a trusted advisor representing the audit perspective across cross-functional teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
510+ years of experience in financial statement auditing, federal Defense audits, or public-sector assurance.
Experience working with federal agencies or government contractors.
Strong understanding of:
CFO Act Audit Requirements
GAAS / PCAOB auditing principles
GAGAS (Yellow Book)
OMB Uniform Guidance & Single Audit requirements
Federal internal control frameworks (OMB A-123, COSO)
Evidence, sampling, and documentation standards
Ability to break down complex audit tasks into structured workflows.
Experience reviewing or designing audit programs, templates, or methodologies.
Familiarity with automation, workflow orchestration, and/or RPA concepts (UiPath experience a plus but not required).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per contract requirements
Must be local to the Washington, DC metro area and willing to work on-site as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Credentials preferred (CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM, CFE, etc.).
Prior involvement in audit technology, automation projects, or digital transformation.
Knowledge of AI-assisted auditing, IDP, or intelligent workflow systems.
Experience participating in system testing, user acceptance testing, or solution design.
Skills:
Certification:
Why You'll Never Want to Leave:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
Flexible work schedule
On-site gym and childcare option
The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$94,178.00 - $186,823.00
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Groundswell is seeking an experienced Financial Audit Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the design, enhancement, and deployment of an intelligent automation solution built for federal and highly regulated environments.
This role is ideal for a seasoned financial auditor who understands federal audit expectations, internal controls, audit workflows, risk frameworks, and PBC lifecycle management and who is excited about shaping advanced agentic automation capabilities.
The SME will partner closely with product teams, developers, data scientists, and federal domain experts to ensure our solution reflects real-world audit rigor, complies with applicable standards, and delivers measurable improvements in audit quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Translate financial audit procedures (planning, fieldwork, testing, reporting) into structured, repeatable workflows suitable for automation.
Define and document PBC intake, validation, and lifecycle workflows for federal and enterprise audit environments.
Map federal audit requirements (e.g., GAGAS/Yellow Book, FISCAM, OMB Uniform Guidance, A-123 controls, GAAS) into audit logic that guides agentic behavior.
Identify audit pain points and bottlenecks that are strong candidates for automation.
Work with solution architects and automation developers to design:
intelligent audit workflows
policy-aware triggers
audit lifecycle automations
exception-handling logic
Help configure IDP (Intelligent Document Processing) use cases for financial audit documents:
document classification
field extraction
evidence validation
anomaly/exception detection
Review, test, and validate outputs to ensure they meet:
audit documentation standards
evidence sufficiency expectations
compliance with federal/internal methodologies
Provide expert-level QA on:
automated control testing
sampling procedures
automated evidence gathering
audit readiness dashboards
Ensure AI-driven recommendations remain within audit-industry best practices.
Ensure the solution aligns with:
GAAS / PCAOB concepts for financial audits
Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
OMB Uniform Guidance (Single Audit requirements)
A-123 internal control frameworks
Federal audit and records-retention policies
Identify risks associated with automation and recommend guardrails for proper human-in-the-loop oversight.
Contribute to the knowledge base that powers the system's "federal SME-trained intelligence."
Review and refine the system's continuous-learning recommendations:
new automation opportunities
workflow optimizations
refined classification models
Support creation of training materials, documentation, and audit methodology enhancements.
Partner with federal agency stakeholders, internal audit teams, and compliance groups to understand requirements and validate workflows.
Provide domain expertise to customers during discovery sessions, pilots, and demonstrations.
Serve as a trusted advisor representing the audit perspective across cross-functional teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
510+ years of experience in financial statement auditing, federal Defense audits, or public-sector assurance.
Experience working with federal agencies or government contractors.
Strong understanding of:
CFO Act Audit Requirements
GAAS / PCAOB auditing principles
GAGAS (Yellow Book)
OMB Uniform Guidance & Single Audit requirements
Federal internal control frameworks (OMB A-123, COSO)
Evidence, sampling, and documentation standards
Ability to break down complex audit tasks into structured workflows.
Experience reviewing or designing audit programs, templates, or methodologies.
Familiarity with automation, workflow orchestration, and/or RPA concepts (UiPath experience a plus but not required).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance per contract requirements
Must be local to the Washington, DC metro area and willing to work on-site as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Credentials preferred (CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM, CFE, etc.).
Prior involvement in audit technology, automation projects, or digital transformation.
Knowledge of AI-assisted auditing, IDP, or intelligent workflow systems.
Experience participating in system testing, user acceptance testing, or solution design.
Skills:
Certification:
Why You'll Never Want to Leave:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
Paid Time Off
Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
Flexible work schedule
On-site gym and childcare option
The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:
$94,178.00 - $186,823.00
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.