USSF FIAR Senior Consultant - CPA

Responsibilities

Kearney and Company is seeking a DAF FIAR Support Senior Consultant with a CPA 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/FIAR:
  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
• Audit Liaison:
  Support external audits by responding to PBC requests from the IPA and support IPA Site Visits Review PBCs and sample documentation prior to submission to the IPA
• Asset Valuation:
  Maintain accountable property system of record (APSR) data in an audit ready state
• Remediation and existence and completeness testing to ensure accuracy of APSR data
• Evaluation and validation of valuation methodologies
• Produce quarterly journal voucher to meet asset financial reporting needs
• Training:
  Create and deliver classroom training to Government client related to financial statement and audit related topics
• Data Analysis:
  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

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting
• Minimum 8 years of accounting and auditing experience, including DoD FIAR experience
• CPA required
• Active Secret Clearance at minimum required
• Ability to work on‑site in Melbourne, FL client site up when needed
• 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

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…