Financial Management Consultant

About the role

Kearney & Company is seeking a Consultant to support one of the Federal government's largest agencies, specifically a Defense Office of the Inspector General (DOW) entity. The role involves audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and accounting in accordance with GAAP, SFFAS, and relevant Treasury and OMB policies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting a DOW entity for 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.
• Executing day-to-day research, analysis, and communication at the direction of the Kearney & Company Team Lead.
• Utilizing data analysis technology to analyze information.
• Demonstrating excellent writing and communication skills; significant time spent drafting/updating communication artifacts (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures, Desktop Guides, whitepapers).
• Demonstrating strong customer service skills and the ability to work in occasional high-pressure situations with short deadlines.
• Communicating status of project-related tasks to Team Lead.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university.
• Minimum 4 years of Financial Management experience.
• Ability to be onsite 2–3 days a week between Quantico, VA or Alexandria, VA.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must have an active Interim Secret Clearance (or higher, such as Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI) — requires U.S. citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of DoW and Federal financial management requirements, policies, and compliance expectations.
• Experience developing, updating, and implementing standard operating procedures, governance frameworks, and process documentation.
• Ability to standardize and monitor financial business systems and data management practices across multiple commands or stakeholder groups.
• Proficiency in managing data migration, data reconciliation, and balancing processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems.
• Experience supporting system portfolio management, including tracking program timelines, milestones, and adherence to minimum requirements.
• Ability to hold diverse organizations and stakeholders accountable to defined policies, procedures, and governance standards.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify variability in processes and recommend standardization approaches.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across cross-functional teams, technical staff, and government stakeholders.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $140,000. This range represents base pay only and does not include straight-time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions toward paid benefits, and/or bonuses. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law. This position is eligible for bonuses (when applicable).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
• Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Schedule & Location

• Onsite 2–3 days per week at Quantico, VA or Alexandria, VA.
• Travel up to 25% required.
• Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.