Senior Consultant - DAF FIAR Audit Remediation

Kearney & Company

3d • $93,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Kearney and Company is seeking DAF FIAR Support Senior Consultant to join our growing team! Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Provides strategic leadership and oversight for audit‑remediation initiatives, financial‑reporting functions, and data‑analytics projects
Ensures alignment with organizational priorities, compliance with federal requirements, and continuous improvement of financial‑management practices
Lead and assist in executing day-to-day accounting research, analysis, and advisory activities for client engagements.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of Federal Government financial management responsibilities, regulations, and compliance requirements
Oversee and assist in drafting and preparing project deliverables, including technical reports and recommendations
Manage preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP and federal standards
Perform reconciliations, variance analyses, and other financial assessments to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy
Conduct risk assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and FIAR Guidance, ensuring robust internal controls
Identify conditions and issues impacting the generation of financial statements and recommend corrective actions
Propose new or revised accounting policies and procedures, including implementation strategies to address audit findings and strengthen compliance
Utilize data analytics to develop dashboards, perform trend analysis, and generate insights that support decision-making and resource optimization
Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on technical accounting, audit remediation, and data-driven solutions
Audit‑Remediation Track:
Supervises the analysis of audit findings, validation of corrective‑action plans, and identification of root‑cause issues
Ensures full implementation and documentation of remediation steps, and engages with senior stakeholders to strengthen compliance and internal controls
Financial‑Reporting Track:
Oversees preparation of the Agency Financial Report (AFR) and other federal financial‑reporting deliverables.
Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial statements and disclosures, while guiding staff in meeting deadlines and quality standards
Data‑Analytics Track:
Directs the development of data‑driven solutions to improve financial‑management performance.
Provides leadership in creating dashboards, predictive models, and trend analyses to support decision‑making and resource optimization
Ensures data integrity and translates insights into actionable recommendations for executives
Across all tracks, the Senior Consultant sets priorities, monitors progress, and mentors team members to build capability, enhance organizational performance, and maintain strong governance standards

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Minimum 10 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 internal controls, external financial statement audits, or related experience
• Proficient in Excel; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Federal and/or DoD clients.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for audit‑remediation initiatives, financial‑reporting functions, and data‑analytics projects
• Ensures alignment with organizational priorities, compliance with federal requirements, and continuous improvement of financial‑management practices
• Lead and assist in executing day-to-day accounting research, analysis, and advisory activities for client engagements.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of Federal Government financial management responsibilities, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Oversee and assist in drafting and preparing project deliverables, including technical reports and recommendations
• Manage preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with GAAP and federal standards
• Perform reconciliations, variance analyses, and other financial assessments to identify discrepancies and improve accuracy
• Conduct risk assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and FIAR Guidance, ensuring robust internal controls
• Identify conditions and issues impacting the generation of financial statements and recommend corrective actions
• Propose new or revised accounting policies and procedures, including implementation strategies to address audit findings and strengthen compliance
• Utilize data analytics to develop dashboards, perform trend analysis, and generate insights that support decision-making and resource optimization
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on technical accounting, audit remediation, and data-driven solutions
• Supervises the analysis of audit findings, validation of corrective‑action plans, and identification of root‑cause issues
• Ensures full implementation and documentation of remediation steps, and engages with senior stakeholders to strengthen compliance and internal controls
• Oversees preparation of the Agency Financial Report (AFR) and other federal financial‑reporting deliverables.
• Ensures accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial statements and disclosures, while guiding staff in meeting deadlines and quality standards
• Directs the development of data‑driven solutions to improve financial‑management performance.
• Provides leadership in creating dashboards, predictive models, and trend analyses to support decision‑making and resource optimization
• Ensures data integrity and translates insights into actionable recommendations for executives
• Sets priorities, monitors progress, and mentors team members to build capability, enhance organizational performance, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees