Federal Audit Consultant

Federal Audit Consultant Lodestar Consulting is currently seeking multiple full-time Federal Audit Consultant at all levels to join our team in support of the Department of Defense (DOD). We are a fast-growing small business, seeking dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who want to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and grow with Lodestar Consulting Inc. We focus on hiring and developing top talent to provide superior support to our clients, and to grow and develop our team for long-term repeatable success. Our team members are experienced, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations to ensure our clients needs are met. If you love to solve problems, assist clients in emerging technologies, or simply drive meaningful change for clients, theres a place for you at Lodestar Consulting! Responsibilities: Leading engagement staff, designing audit plans, developing and maintaining productive client relationships and communicating effectively with audit stakeholders. This position requires strong communication skills, effective project management techniques and advanced understanding of audit and accounting standards. Provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals and support staff Lead the design of risk-based financial statement audit test plans Understanding of Government Auditing Standards and Federal audit and financial management requirements Self-starter, takes the initiative to deliver quality work products to the client with little direction from supervisor Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in areas such as financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and ensure compliance with contractual requirements and professional standards Assist Partners, Principals and Senior Managers in business development activities and practice administration Foster a customer-focused approach across the engagement team Develop and manage project budgets and financial metrics Communicate audit findings, risks, and general status to audit stakeholders Excellent verbal and written communications skills Requirements: BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in audit or financial management Management/leadership experience Desired Skills: Experience working with DoDs Advanced Analytics (Advana) platform Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or other professional certification Education: Experience working with the Federal Government and/or DoD clients CPA or eligibility to sit for CPA certification Security Clearance: Must have or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance (requires US Citizenship) Salary commensurate with experience. Travel and relocation expenses may be considered based on the appropriate candidate. If you are looking to learn and contribute to a rapidly growing consulting and financial management business, we'd love to hear from you. No Sponsors or Agencies! Equal Employment Opportunity All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.