Audit Remediation Analyst

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse in Arlington, VA is seeking a Financial Management professional to support DoD audit remediation initiatives, improve audit readiness, strengthen internal controls, and drive successful audit outcomes.

You will coordinate remediation activities with government stakeholders and auditors, develop CAPs/MAPs, track milestones with dashboards, and advise on compliance and audits.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• THREE (3) or more years of experience supporting federal financial statement audits, internal controls, audit readiness, audit remediation, or related financial management activities

Responsibilities

• Coordinate remediation activities and monitor corrective actions
• Serve as liaison between auditors, stakeholders, and process owners
• Develop Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Mission Action Plans (MAPs) and track milestones
• Establish remediation milestones, performance metrics, and dashboards for progress
• Advise on audit readiness, internal controls, compliance requirements, and remediation strategies
• Review evidence packages for completeness and remediation effectiveness
• Identify process improvements to strengthen auditability and long-term sustainment

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Audit remediation experience

Federal government audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required: None

Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do

Our Financial Management professionals support Department of War (DoW) audit remediation initiatives and help clients improve audit readiness, strengthen internal controls, and achieve successful audit outcomes. This role serves as a key liaison between government stakeholders, process owners, and independent auditors, coordinating remediation activities, monitoring corrective actions, and supporting the resolution of audit findings.

Specific initiatives and work products that this role supports include:

• Serving as a primary point of contact for auditors, coordinating requests, meetings, evidence submissions, and follow-up activities while facilitating communication among stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit inquiries and findings

• Analyzing audit findings, deficiencies, material weaknesses, and internal control issues to identify root causes and develop remediation strategies, including Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Mission Action Plans (MAPs)

• Establishing remediation milestones, performance metrics, and key success indicators, and tracking progress, risks, dependencies, and barriers through dashboards, briefings, and executive reporting

• Advising stakeholders on audit readiness, internal controls, compliance requirements, and remediation strategies to improve audit outcomes

• Supporting validation and verification activities, reviewing evidence packages for completeness and quality, and demonstrating remediation effectiveness and closure of audit findings

• Assessing business processes and internal controls and recommending improvements that strengthen auditability, operational effectiveness, and long‑term audit sustainment

• Preparing presentations, status reports, briefing materials, and other communications to support leadership decision‑making

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

• THREE (3) or more years of experience supporting federal financial statement audits, internal controls, audit readiness, audit remediation, or related financial management activities

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Demonstrated experience working directly with federal auditors, Inspectors General, or independent public accounting firms

• Experience developing, executing, and monitoring Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and remediation strategies

• Knowledge of federal audit and internal control requirements, including: OMB Circular A-123 GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Federal financial management and reporting requirements

• Experience supporting client meetings and communicating audit findings, remediation progress, and corrective action strategies to stakeholders

• Experience coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders and organizations

• Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• CPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM, PMP, or similar professional certification

• Experience supporting Department of War or other large federal agency audits

• Experience supporting financial improvement, audit readiness, or remediation initiatives

• Experience creating executive dashboards and performance reporting tools

• Knowledge of business process improvement, root cause analysis, and risk management methodologies

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Student Loan PayDown

• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

• Skills Development & Certifications

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.