FIAR Consultant-Research Assistant (Top Secret Clearance Required)

St. Michael's Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Benefits package

Job summary

St. Michael's Inc. is hiring a FIAR Consultant/Research Assistant to support a DoD client. On-site at MacDill AFB, Tampa, you will tie materiel management to financial statements and develop an audit remediation plan.

You will document financial and material processes, assess risks, and assist in FIAR assertion and corrective actions. Requires DoD Audit Readiness, DAWIA certification, and TS clearance with SCI eligibility.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of DoD Audit Readiness experience.

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.

Skills

FIAR knowledge

DoD audit readiness

Govt contracting

Briefings to DoD leadership

Audit remediation planning

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

DAWIA certification

Tools

Wide Area Workflow

Job description

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Do you have at least 3 years' DoD Audit Readiness experience? Do you possess a Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility? If you answered yes to both of those questions, and are ready to support a major DoD Client, we invite you to continue and consider applying for this position.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

St. Michael's is hiring to fill a FIAR Consultant/Research Assistant position to support a Department of Defense (DoD) client. In this position you must have demonstrated knowledge and experience tying materiel management elements to financial statements. This is a client-facing role that will benefit from your previous experience evaluating program deficiencies and preparing briefings for senior DoD leadership. Our core value of Commitment is key as your ability and desire to achieve excellence will assist the client achieve their goal.

LOCATION

MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL (On-Site)

REQUIREMENTS

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Accounting, Finance,
  • Supply Chain Management, Logistics,
  • Business Administration, Business Management or
  • Information Technology
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

PRIMARY 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.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

At St. Michael's, we believe in rewarding hard work and supporting the people who keep our country safe. As an employee-owned company, you can share in our success through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; paid time off; and professional development support. Join a company with a conscience - one that invests in your well-being and professional growth. See all our benefits here: St. Michael's Benefits.

This position will remain open until filled.

St. Michael's is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. Reasonable Accommodation - If you need a reasonable accommodation when you apply for a position on our website, please contact us at 703-463-9463 [e-mail] When calling, please ask to speak with Human Resources. When sending an email, please include "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line of the email.