Federal - Audit Remediation Consultant

Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking multiple full-time Federal Audit Remediation Consultants 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 Inc5000's list of fast growing private companies in America two 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!This role will support the remediation of business process and IT system audit findings, material weaknesses through the identification and development of corrective action plans. This shall involve, but is not limited to : Responsibilities : Supporting Department of the Defense (DoD) 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.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.Communicating status of project-related tasks to Team Lead and clientRequirements : Understanding of DoD / DFAS reporting policy and proceduresAbility to independently research data reconciling variancesStrong communication skills (written and verbal)Possess a high degree of initiative requiring minimal supervisionExperience producing professional and accurate reports and documentsExhibit knowledge and skill in budget related laws, regulations, methods, etc. to work in a dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military / civilian personnel and industry partnersDevelop solutions for process breakdowns and present the findingsExperience researching and applying FASAB, OMB, and Treasury requirements including OMB Circular A-136, and / or the Treasury Financial ManualHighly proficient skills in MS ExcelExperience with SharePoint, SQL, ACL Analytics, Python and / or Access databasesAbility to travel up to 25�sired Skills : Experience working with DoD’s Advanced Analytics (Advana) platformCPA or eligibility to sit for CPA certificationCertified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other professional certificationEducation : Degree in Accounting or Business Management related fieldSecurity 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!Equal Employment OpportunityAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.www.lodestarcs.com#J-18808-Ljbffr