Air Force FIAR Analyst at Lodestar Consulting, Inc.

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting, Data Analytics, Communication, Research, Analysis, Internal Controls, GAAP, SFFAS, OMB Policies, Financial Processes, Risk Assessments, Reconciliations, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Coordination, Project Deliverables

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking multiple Air Force FIAR Analysts to join our team in support of our growing Department of Defense (DoD) client engagements. We are a fast-growing small business (named to Inc5000's list of fast-growing private companies in America and Best Places to Work for multiple years in a row), 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! As a FIAR Analyst on these engagements, you may be aligned with supporting tasks associated with audit remediation, financial reporting, and/or data analytics. In these roles, your responsibilities could include (but not limited to): Responsibilities: Collaborate with Government PoCs to perform 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 Execute day-to-day research, analysis, and communication at the direct of team leads and managers Demonstrate excellent writing and communication skills as significant time is spent drafting/updating communication artifacts (for example, Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, whitepapers, etc) Understand the end-to-end business processes of the Department of the Air Force and applying relevant GAAP Demonstrate awareness and knowledge of Federal Government’s financial and management responsibilities Review policies, procedures, and internal controls to identify gaps and assist in drafting updates or process improvements under direction of senior team members Contribute to preparing status reports, ensuring audit trails are complete, and coordinating with stakeholders to verify that remediation steps are fully implemented and properly documented Build and maintain relationships and communicate with key client personnel to understand business operations, processes, systems, and functions Draft and preparing project deliverables Perform reconciliations and other financial analyses Perform risk assessments in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 and the FIAR Guidance Audit Remediation: Analyze audit findings, validate corrective-action plans, identify root-cause issues, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure all remediation steps are fully implemented and properly documented Financial Reporting: Develop sections of the Agency Financial Report (AFR), support other federal financial‑reporting requirements, and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial statements and disclosures Data Analytics: Lead the design and execution of data driven solutions to improve financial management performance Develop dashboards, predictive models, and trend analyses to support decision making, identify risks, and optimize resource allocation Ensure data integrity, interprets complex datasets, and translates insights into actionable recommendations for leadership Across all areas, analysts will manage progress reporting, set priorities, and mentor staff to enhance organizational performance, improve financial management practices, and maintain strong governance standards Required Experience/Skills: Minimum 1+ years of accounting and/or audit experience Proficient skills in MS Excel Excellent verbal and written communication skills Requirements: BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting or Business Administration with a major in Accounting Willingness to obtain Relevant Certifications: CPA (or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), or other relevant 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! EEO Notice Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws EEO Notice Work location is subject to change based on client requirements. Lodestar Consulting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, regarding accessibility of our website, a modification or adjustment of the job application or interview process due to a disability, please call 614-783-8999 or email accommodations@lodestarcs.com. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Lodestar Consulting, Inc. provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA. www.lodestarcs.com

Responsibilities

As a FIAR Analyst, you will support tasks related to audit remediation, financial reporting, and data analytics. Responsibilities include collaborating with government personnel, performing financial analyses, and ensuring compliance with federal financial standards.