Lodestar Consulting, Inc.

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FIAR Consultant

ConsultantConsultantFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50Since 1997H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

District of Columbia + 1 moreAll locations: District of Columbia, Washington

Posted

42 days ago

Salary

$141K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Serve as a leader responsible for overseeing audit remediation initiatives, key financial reporting functions, or advanced data analytics projects, based on organizational priorities • Lead execution of the day-to-day accounting research and analysis activities of the engagement • Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities • Draft and preparing project deliverables • Prepare and reviewing financial statements and footnotes • Perform reconciliations and other financial analyses • Perform risk assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and the FIAR Guidance • Identify the conditions and issues from maintaining generating financial statements in accordance with GAAP • Proposing new or revised accounting policies and procedures as well as implementation strategies to address audit findings • Directs the analysis of audit findings, validates corrective action plans, identifies root cause issues, and ensures full implementation and documentation of remediation steps • Coordinates with stakeholders and provides strategic guidance to strengthen compliance and internal controls. • Oversee the development of sections of the Agency Financial Report (AFR), ensures adherence to federal financial reporting requirements, and guarantees the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial statements and disclosures • Lead the design and execution of data driven solutions to improve financial management performance • Develop dashboards, predictive models, and trend analyses to support decision making, identify risks, and optimize resource allocation • Ensure data integrity, interprets complex datasets, and translates insights into actionable recommendations for leadership • Manage progress reporting, set priorities, and mentor staff to enhance organizational performance, improve financial management practices, and maintain strong governance standards.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 5+ years of accounting and/or audit experience
  • Management/leadership experience
  • Knowledge of Air Force General Funds or Air Force Capital Funds business processes and systems
  • Experience in A-123 and internal controls, external financial statement audits, or related experience
  • Proficient skills in MS Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience working with DoD clients
  • BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
  • CPA required
  • Must have (or the ability to obtain) a DoD Secret clearance (requires US citizenship).

Benefits

  • Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate
  • Up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year

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