DoD Audit Remediation Consultant

Kearney & Company is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our team supporting one of the Federal government’s largest agencies! Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Department of the Navy (DON) General Fund and Working Capital Fund 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 the Kearney & Company Team Lead and client.
• Utilizing data analysis technology to analyze information
• Analyze information and provide financial reporting and related remediation solutions
• Review and update, as necessary, corrective action plans (CAPs) for open and reissued Notifications of Findings and Recommendations (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

• BA/BS/BBA Degree in Accounting or Business Management related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive, relevant experience in federal/DoD financial statement auditing, audit remediation, or audit readiness
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Secret (or higher, such as Top Secret or TS/SCI) security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Fund Balance with Treasury (FBWT) reconciliations and Financial Reporting
• Experience working with DFAS reporting policy and procedures
• Experience working with DoD’s Advanced Analytics (Advana) platform
• Experience working with DoD disbursing operations
• Ability to independently research data reconciling variances
• Experience researching and applying FASAB, OMB, and Treasury requirements including OMB Circular A-136, and/or the Treasury Financial Manual
• Highly proficient skills in MS Excel
• Experience with SharePoint, SQL, ACL Analytics, Python and/or Access databases
• CPA or eligibility to sit for CPA certification
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other professional certification

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Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.

The expected salary range for this position is between $80k and $125k. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 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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Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.

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Salary : $80 - $125