Federal - Navy Accounting & Financial Reporting Consultant

Lodestar Consulting • Alexandria, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lodestar Consulting is seeking multiple full-time Accounting and Financial Reporting Consultants to support their Navy client. Lodestar Consulting is a fast-growing small business that has been recognized on Inc5000's list of fast-growing private companies and as a Best Places to Work. They are looking for dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with the company. The role focuses on hiring and developing top talent to provide superior client support and foster long-term success. Team members are expected to be experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and capable of quickly applying their skills to diverse situations to meet client needs. The position is ideal for individuals who enjoy problem-solving, assisting clients with emerging technologies, or driving meaningful change for clients. The role involves performing detailed research and analysis of Sub-Ledger and General Ledger (GL) activity to support audit readiness and financial compliance. This includes identifying audit issues, conducting root-cause analysis, recommending corrective actions, and supporting or implementing these actions. Close coordination with auditors, financial managers, and operational stakeholders is required to ensure accurate, compliant, and auditable financial records.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and audit processes
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data and identify root causes
• Minimum 2-3 days per week on-site requirement (Alexandria, VA)
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Security Clearance (requires U.S. Citizenship)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the Federal Government and/or DoW clients
• Experience in federal/DoD financial statement auditing, audit remediation, and audit readiness
• Experience with financial reporting processes, financial statement compilation, and federal reporting requirements
• Experience researching and applying FASAB, OMB, and Treasury requirements including OMB Circular A-136, and/or the Treasury Financial Manual (TFM)
• Experience working with DFAS reporting policy and procedures
• One of the following professional certifications: CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM or CDFM
• Proficient skills in MS Excel
• Experience with SharePoint, Oracle, ACL Analytics, PowerBI, and/or Access databases

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Department of the Navy (DON) audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant Department of the Treasury and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies
• Managing the day-to-day research, analysis, and communication at the direction of project leads and client
• Utilizing data analysis technology to analyze information
• Analyze information and provide financial reporting and related remediation solutions
• Support the review of draft and new Notifications of Findings and Recommendations (NFR), to include receiving NFRs, review and assess for accuracy, look for root causes, document investigation, and provide recommendations to either modify the draft finding or develop and implement corrective action plans (CAP) for final findings
• Review and update, as necessary, CAPs for open and reissued NFRs.
• Develop actionable milestones with due dates that align with the Audit Roadmap
• Demonstrating excellent writing and communication skills as significant time is spent drafting/updating communication artifacts (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, whitepapers)
• Demonstrating strong customer service skills and the ability to work in occasional high-pressure situations with short deadlines
• Directing and reviewing the work of Senior Associates
• Communicating status of project-related tasks to Team Lead and client

Benefits

• Company contributions towards paid benefits
• Bonuses (when applicable)
• Travel and relocation expenses may be considered
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level