Financial Analyst – Fleet Audit & Ordnance Controls

Assent Advisory Group; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Assent Advisory Group is seeking a Financial Analyst to support Fleet Audit Readiness, Ordnance Remediation, and Financial Management initiatives. The role focuses on audit responses, internal controls, and data analysis to strengthen Navy OM&S accountability.

The candidate will work 2–3 days per week on-site at Navy sites in Washington, with remote support for other Fleet locations and potential travel to additional installations as needed.

Qualifications

• Three to six years of relevant experience in audit readiness, internal controls, or financial operations.
• Experience applying GAAP, SFFAS, and/or OMB policies in government or large entities.
• Familiarity with Navy FIAR, OM&S, and ordnance accountability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support OM&S Ordnance MRC and E&C Baseline Plan implementations.
• Coordinate sample selections, monitor submissions, and ensure data accuracy.
• Review KSDs and MOP dashboards for completeness and compliance.
• Conduct QA of documentation before submission via SharePoint.
• Provide training and real-time support to Navy reporting activities.
• Analyze audit findings, identify control gaps, and propose corrective actions.
• Prepare reports and briefings for Navy leadership.

Skills

Audit remediation

Internal controls

Data analysis

GAAP familiarity

Excel proficiency

Inventory accountability

Audit readiness

Financial management

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ARC

OPNAV N4 SharePoint

MOP dashboards

Job description

• Washington State – Whidbey Island / Indian Island

Job Description:

Assent Advisory Group is seeking a Financial Analyst to support Fleet Audit Readiness, Ordnance Remediation, and Financial Management initiatives. The successful candidate will provide financial audit, internal control, audit response, and operational controls support for Navy Fleet organizations and Naval Munitions Command activities.

This position supports the implementation, execution, and sustainment of the Audit Existence and Completeness (E&C) Baseline Plan and Management Review Controls (MRC) Audit Campaign Plan for Operating Materials and Supplies (OM&S) – Ordnance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in federal financial management, internal controls, audit remediation, accounting, inventory accountability, and data analysis. Experience supporting Navy ordnance accountability, audit readiness, or Fleet financial operations is highly desirable.

This position requires in-person support approximately 2–3 days per week at Navy client sites in Washington State, with virtual support for additional Fleet locations. Travel to other Navy installations may be required.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support Fleet implementation and sustainment of the OM&S Ordnance MRC program and E&C Baseline Plan.
• Coordinate MRC sample selections, distribute samples, and monitor reporting activity submissions.
• Review Management Review Controls, Key Supporting Documents (KSDs), and Measure of Performance (MOP) Dashboard entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of documentation prior to submission through OPNAV N4 SharePoint.
• Provide training and real-time operational support to Navy reporting activities executing and validating internal controls.
• Support data entry, tracking, and reporting in MOP dashboards.
• Conduct root cause and trend analyses of Lines of Effort (LOEs), testing exceptions, and internal control deficiencies.
• Evaluate reporting activity compliance with applicable Navy ordnance policies, including P-724.
• Support audit remediation activities and corrective action development.
• Maintain Integrated Master Schedules for audit site visits and coordinate preparation activities.
• Support physical inventory testing, inventory control operator training, and real-time validation of inventory results.
• Respond to Provided by Client (PBC) requests from Independent Public Accountants (IPAs).
• Utilize the Audit Response Center (ARC) tool to document and track audit responses.
• Analyze audit findings, identify control gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Fleet Headquarters, Naval Munitions Command, Inventory Accuracy Officers, and Type Commanders.
• Prepare reports, briefings, assessments, and supporting audit documentation for Navy leadership.

Experience:

• Three (3) to six (6) years of progressive, relevant experience.
• Experience supporting audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting.
• Experience applying GAAP, SFFAS, and/or relevant OMB policies within federal or state government organizations or large, complex companies.
• Navy Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR).
• OM&S and ordnance accountability.
• Management Review Controls and internal control testing.
• Inventory accountability and E&C audit procedures.
• MOP dashboards, ARC, and SharePoint.
• Audit finding remediation and corrective action analysis.
• Strong Excel, analytical, communication, and technical documentation skills.

Education:

• Four-year degree in Accounting, Business Management, or a related field from an accredited institution required for both LCAT levels.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain CAC access.
• At least one of the following professional certifications is required:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)