Audit Readiness - Senior

Job Summary

The FIAR Senior Analyst leads the execution of financial improvement and audit remediation activities within a Department of War environment. The Senior Analyst performs complex analysis, oversees staff execution, and ensures the quality and completeness of deliverables supporting audit readiness and internal control programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead execution of FIAR activities supporting audit readiness and financial management improvement initiatives.
• Review and validate work performed by staff analysts.
• Analyze financial statements, transactional data, and control documentation to identify risks and deficiencies.
• Cover coordination responses to auditor requests and support audit walkthroughs.
• Support remediation strategies and corrective action plans.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
• Support preparation of leadership briefings and reports.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience: 3–6 years supporting FIAR initiatives, federal financial audits, or internal controls. Experience overseeing work performed by junior staff. Experience supporting Government or DoW clients preferred.
• Skills: Strong understanding of federal financial management and audit readiness requirements. Ability to analyze financial data and identify potential audit risks. Experience reviewing technical documentation and audit workpapers. Strong analytical and documentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with federal financial systems or ERP environments.
• Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CGFM, or CDFM.