DAF FIAR Consultant
About The Position
Kearney and Company is seeking DAF FIAR Support Consultant to join our growing team! Responsibilities include but not limited to: 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 Audit‑Remediation Track: 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. Financial‑Reporting Track: 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 Data‑Analytics Track: 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 Across all tracks, the Consultant manages progress reporting, sets priorities, and mentors staff to enhance organizational performance, improve financial‑management practices, and maintain strong governance standards
Requirements
- BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
- Minimum 4 years of accounting and auditing experience
- CPA Required
- Active Secret Clearance at minimum required
- Ability to work on-site in Alexandria, VA and or Metro DC client sites up to 5 days a week
- Experience in A-123 and internal controls, external financial statement audits, or related experience
- Proficient skills in excel Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with Federal and/or DoD clients
Responsibilities
- 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
- manages progress reporting, sets priorities, and mentors staff to enhance organizational performance, improve financial‑management practices, and maintain strong governance standards
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
- Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
