Federal Audit Consultant

Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking multiple full-time Federal Audit Consultant at all levels to join our team in support of the Department of the Navy (DON). We are a fast-growing small business (named to Inc
5000's list of fast growing private companies in America three years in a row and Best Places to Work in 2022 and 2023), seeking dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with Lodestar Consulting Inc.

We focus on hiring and developing top talent to provide superior support to our clients, and to grow and develop our team for long-term repeatable success. Our team members are experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations to ensure our client’s needs are met. If you love to solve problems, assist clients in emerging technologies, or simply drive meaningful change for clients, there’s a place for you at Lodestar Consulting!

Responsibilities:

• Leading engagement staff, designing audit plans, developing and maintaining productive client relationships and communicating effectively with audit stakeholders.
• This position requires strong communication skills, effective project management techniques and advanced understanding of audit and accounting standards.
• Provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals and support staff.
• Lead the design of risk-based financial statement audit test plans.
• Understanding of Government Auditing Standards and Federal audit and financial management requirements.
• Self-starter, takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor.
• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff.
• Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in areas such as financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems.
• Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and professional standards.
• Assist Partners, Principals and Senior Managers in business development activities and practice administration.
• Foster a customer-focused approach across the engagement team.
• Develop and manage project budgets and financial metrics.
• Communicate audit findings, risks, and general status to audit stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Requirements:

• BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in audit or financial management.
• Management/leadership experience.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with DoD’s Advanced Analytics (Advana) platform.
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other professional certification.

Education:

• Experience working with the Federal Government and/or DoD clients.
• CPA or eligibility to sit for CPA certification.

Security Clearance:

• Must have or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (requires US Citizenship).

Salary commensurate with experience. Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate. If you are looking to learn and contribute to a rapidly growing consulting and financial management business, we'd love to hear from you. Please No Sponsors or Agencies!

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