Consultant

FIAR Consultant FIAR Consultant - Space Force Location: Los Angeles AFB, CA; Vandenberg SFB, CA; Patrick SFB, FL (hybrid schedule) BizFirst is assisting our client with hiring FIAR (Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness) Consultants to support U.S. Space Force financial management and audit readiness initiatives. Our client is a boutique federal consulting firm providing specialized financial, audit, and operational support to defense organizations focused on strengthening internal controls, improving financial transparency, and achieving auditability. What You Will Do As a FIAR Consultant, you will support Space Force organizations in executing Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness initiatives across multiple installations. You will work closely with government stakeholders to assess internal controls, document financial processes, remediate audit findings, and ensure compliance with DoD financial management and audit standards. Your work will directly contribute to improving audit outcomes and strengthening financial governance across Space Force missions. Responsibilities Support FIAR initiatives focused on audit readiness, internal controls, and financial process improvement Document financial processes, risks, and controls in accordance with FIAR and DoD guidance Assist with walkthroughs, control testing, and validation of financial and business processes Support remediation of audit findings, Notices of Findings and Recommendations (NFRs), and corrective action plans Prepare and maintain audit support documentation, including narratives, flowcharts, and test results Coordinate with functional stakeholders across finance, logistics, contracting, and operations Support readiness for financial statement audits and service provider audits Assist in preparing briefings, status reports, and deliverables for government leadership Ensure compliance with DoD financial regulations, internal control frameworks, and audit standards Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution (any field) Minimum of 5–10 years of experience supporting FIAR, audit readiness, or federal financial management initiatives Experience with DoD financial management, audit processes, and internal control frameworks Familiarity with financial systems and documentation supporting auditability (e.g., accounting, budget execution, or asset management processes) Strong analytical, documentation, and organizational skills Ability to work directly with government stakeholders in a client-facing role Strong written and verbal communication skills U.S. Citizenship required, Secret clearance required Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Air Force or Space Force financial management or audit programs Familiarity with FIAR Guidance, OMB Circular A-123, and DoD internal control requirements Experience supporting service provider audits (e.g., DFAS, DLA) Prior experience working onsite at DoD installations Job Type Full-time, Permanent Position W2 preferred; 1099 considered Benefits Family Health Care (54% cost covered for the entire family) Family Dental (54% cost covered for the entire family) Family Vision (54% cost covered for the entire family) Flexible Spending Account Overutilization bonuses for Time and Materials (T&M) contracts Lifetime Event Bonuses (e.g., child, marriage) Profit-sharing arrangement for any work brought into the company Unlimited Leave with Approval 401k – 100% employer match on first 4% invested Annual training budget #J-18808-Ljbffr