Federal Financial Audit SME - Intelligent Automation

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.

What You'll do :

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

document classification

audit documentation standards

automated control testing

GAAS / PCAOB concepts for financial audits

new automation opportunities

Required Qualifications

CFO Act Audit Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

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 :

$94,146.00 - $186,774.00

NOTE : Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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.

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Disability Accessibility Accommodation : If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us athr@gswell.comor703-639-1777.