FIAR Consultant

Potawatomi Federal Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Redhawk Administrative Services, LLC is seeking a FIAR Consultant-Research Assistant to support DoD FIAR programs at McDill AFB, Tampa, FL. The role focuses on evaluating deficiencies, preparing briefings for senior leadership, and driving remediation efforts.

The position requires a TS/SCI-eligible clearance, 3+ years in DoD FIAR-related work, and a background in accounting or logistics. It involves training personnel, auditing financial and material processes, and facilitating corrective

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• At least 3 years in DoD Audit Readiness, tying materiel management to financial statements, and briefing preparation.
• DAWIA certification appropriate to years of experience.
• Experience with quarterly/monthly reviews and FIAR policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an Audit Remediation Plan to resolve identified weaknesses and ensure FIAR compliance.
• Documenting and assessing financial and material management processes, identifying risks and internal controls.
• Conducting FIAR discovery and correction efforts and supporting corrective actions.
• Assisting in FIAR assertion efforts with audit-ready documentation.
• Providing FIAR sustainment support and reviewing compliance and risks.
• Conducting physical inventories and supporting data cleansing for accuracy.
• Supporting corrective action plans and FIAR briefings and reports.
• Assisting with reviews and resolution of unliquidated obligations and open document listings.

Skills

Strong communication

FIAR experience

DoD knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Business Management or Information Technology

Job description

Position Title: FIAR Consultant-Research Assistant

Division: Redhawk Administrative Services

Location: Onsite - McDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL

Position Summary:

This is a client-facing role that will benefit from your previous experience evaluating program deficiencies and preparing briefings for senior DoD leadership. Specifically:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing an Audit Remediation Plan to resolve identified weaknesses and ensure FIAR compliance.
• Documenting and assessing financial and material management processes, including identifying risks and internal controls.
• Conducting FIAR discovery and correction efforts, supporting the government in completing corrective actions, and addressing high-risk areas impacting financial statements.
• Assisting in FIAR assertion efforts by compiling audit-ready documentation and supporting the government in the assertion of audit remediation.
• Providing ongoing FIAR sustainment and remediation support, including reviewing compliance, evaluating risks, and recommending procedural improvements.
• Conducting physical inventories, assessing internal controls, and supporting the government's data cleansing efforts to ensure accuracy in financial and property systems.
• Supporting the implementation of corrective action plans, training SOCCENT personnel, and facilitating the development of FIAR-related briefings and reports.
• Assisting with quarterly and monthly reviews, ensuring compliance with federal accounting standards, and supporting the resolution of unliquidated obligations and open document listings.
• Providing audit expertise, developing training materials, and supporting the implementation of new FIAR-related policies and processes.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• At least 3 years experience in a combination of the following:
  • DoD Audit Readiness.
  • Tying materiel management elements to financial statements.
  • Evaluating program deficiencies and preparing briefings.
  • Justifying policy change, systems acquisition, and budget justification.
  • Government Contracting including using Wide Area Workflow, Contract Closeout procedures, preparing contract modifications in SPS/PD2.
• DAWIA certification appropriate to years of experience.
• Assisting with quarterly and monthly reviews, ensuring compliance with federal accounting standards, and supporting the resolution of unliquidated obligations and open document listings.
• Providing audit expertise, developing training materials, and supporting the implementation of new FIAR-related policies and processes.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance,Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Business Management or Information Technology.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Federal budgetary accounting process to advise on and/ or properly execute, record and report obligations, expenditures, transfer of funds, allotments, year-end close out, etc.
• Have working knowledge of the Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation guidelines and statutory requirements.
• Have working knowledge of the U. S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and general ledger accounting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.

Redhawk Administrative Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Redhawk Administrative Services, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.