FIAR Consultant

Job not on LinkedIn

🕒 January 30

🏛️ District of Columbia, Washington – Remote

🏛️ District of Columbia – Remote ☕ Washington – Remote

💵 $141k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

💼 Consultant

Apply Now

Find Similar Remote Jobs

Receive Emails For Remote Jobs

📊 Check your resume score for this job

Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply.

Upload Resume

Lodestar Consulting, Inc.

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

11 - 50 employees

Founded 1997

💸 Finance

🏢 Enterprise

Finance • Enterprise • Consulting

Lodestar Consulting, Inc. is a consulting firm established in 1997 that specializes in helping its clients navigate complex business challenges through strategic alignment of systems, processes, people, and information. The company provides senior-level guidance in enterprise applications, data management, financial transformation, process automation, lifecycle audit, and strategic program management. Lodestar Consulting is known for its ability to recognize and advise on technical and functional interdependencies, mitigating risks and enhancing program efficiency. The firm prides itself on a unique compensation model, supporting military and veterans, and its team of experienced consultants with a track record of implementing industry-leading software and financial solutions.

📋 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.

🎯 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