Audit Remediation Analyst

Guidehouse; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a skilled audit professional to serve as a primary liaison for federal auditors, coordinating requests, evidence, meetings, and follow-up actions to secure timely issue resolution. You will analyze findings, design CAPs/MAPs, and create dashboards and exec reports to track remediation progress.

The role requires an active SECRET clearance, a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, and 3+ years supporting federal financial statement audits and internal controls.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE SECRET security clearance (maintained)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of experience supporting federal financial statement audits, internal controls, audit readiness, remediation, or related financial management activities

Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for auditors, coordinating requests, meetings, evidence submissions, and follow-up actions
• Analyze audit findings, deficiencies, and internal control issues; develop remediation strategies including CAPs and MAPs
• Establish remediation milestones, metrics, and risk tracking through dashboards and executive reports
• Advise stakeholders on audit readiness and compliance requirements; improve audit outcomes
• Support validation and verification activities; review evidence packages for completeness and quality
• Assess business processes and internal controls; recommend improvements for auditability and longevity
• Prepare presentations, status reports, and communications to support leadership decision-making

Skills

Audit liaison

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Dashboards

Executive reporting

Job description

What You Will Do:

• 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

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

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.

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.

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Guidehouse is a global AI‑led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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