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Kearney & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Consultant to support high-level Air Force budget execution, analysis, and financial operations. This role is responsible for managing complex budgeting activities across multiple appropriations, supporting planning and execution processes, and ensuring compliance with fiscal law and federal financial management policy. The consultant will work closely with stakeholders across the Department of the Air Force, including coordination with MAJCOMs, DFAS, and other DoD entities. The position emphasizes real-time financial analysis, audit readiness, and leveraging innovative tools such as Advana, Power BI, and PowerApps to streamline reporting and improve resource visibility. Additional responsibilities include supporting budget drills (e.g., initial distribution, mid-year review, and closeout), canceled year funds analysis, resolving funds control interface issues, and responding to senior-level financial inquiries. This is a primarily on-site position at the Pentagon and requires work in classified environments, including SIPRNet.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Air Force budget formulation, execution, or financial analysis at the command or headquarters level
Bachelors Degree in a relevant field
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale budgets and support planning, execution, and reporting cycles
Strong working knowledge of Air Force financial systems such as DEAMS, FM Suite, CRIS, PBES, and GAFS
Experience operating in classified environments, including use of SIPRNet
In-depth understanding of Title 10 and Title 31 statutes, including the Anti-Deficiency Act, Bona Fide Needs Rule, and Prompt Payment Act
Familiarity with DoD FMR 7000.14-R and OMB Circular A-11
Proven experience supporting canceled year funds analysis and ensuring compliance with fiscal law
Experience responding to complex budget inquiries and coordinating data for high-level reviews
Ability to support Air Force budget drills (e.g., initial distribution, mid-year review, closeout, and OOC reviews)
Working knowledge of funds control processes and resolving interface issues related to commitments, obligations, and disbursements
Prior experience supporting Headquarters-level Air Force or DoD financial organizations
Secret security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Background in audit readiness or audit remediation aligned with FFMIA and the CFO Act
Experience delivering or developing training related to Air Force financial systems, audit procedures, or budgeting processes
Certification such as CDFM, CGFM, CPA, or Lean Six Sigma
Experience supporting continuous process improvement initiatives within a financial or operational environment
Overview:
Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment. We hope it is your “first easy decision.” Learn more at www.kearneyco.com/careers.
The expected salary range for this position is between $103,000 and $180,000. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include straight time pay for hours worked over 40 per week, company contributions towards 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).
We also offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
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
EEO Notice
Work location is subject to change based on client requirements.
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EEO Notice and Applicant Accommodation Requests
Kearney & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, any medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association to a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulation. Click here for more information on Kearney’s EEO Policy.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. Kearney & Company provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. Military family leave is available for up to 26 weeks under FMLA. Click here to learn more.
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
The EPPA prohibits most private employers from using lie detector tests either for pre-employment screening or during the course of employment. Kearney & Company adheres all provisions of the EPPA. Click here to learn more.
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Finance and Sales
Industries Accounting
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