Audit Remediation Analyst

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Rx Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Management professional to support DoW audit remediation initiatives and improve audit readiness. The role coordinates remediation activities, engages auditors, and tracks corrective actions with stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements include an active Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and 3+ years in federal financial statement audits or related work. Compensation ranges are provided, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years or more supporting federal financial statement audits or related financial mgmt activities.
• Experience working with auditors/Inspectors General is a plus.
• Active Secret clearance (maintained) is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between government stakeholders, process owners, and auditors.
• Coordinate remediation activities and track CAPs and MAPs.
• Analyze audit findings and root causes to develop remediation strategies.
• Establish milestones, metrics, and dashboards for progress and risk tracking.
• Prepare status reports, briefing materials, and executive communications.
• Review evidence packages for completeness and remediation effectiveness.

Skills

Audit remediation experience

Federal financial audits

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Job description

Job Family:Finance & Accounting ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Active SecretWhat 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 findingsAnalyzing 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 reportingAdvising stakeholders on audit readiness, internal controls, compliance requirements, and remediation strategies to improve audit outcomesSupporting validation and verification activities, reviewing evidence packages for completeness and quality, and demonstrating remediation effectiveness and closure of audit findingsAssessing business processes and internal controls and recommending improvements that strengthen auditability, operational effectiveness, and long-term audit sustainmentPreparing presentations, status reports, briefing materials, and other communications to support leadership decision-makingWhat You Will Need:An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearanceBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related fieldTHREE (3) or more years of experience supporting federal financial statement audits, internal controls, audit readiness, audit remediation, or related financial management activitiesWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Demonstrated experience working directly with federal auditors, Inspectors General, or independent public accounting firmsExperience developing, executing, and monitoring Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and remediation strategiesKnowledge 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 requirementsExperience supporting client meetings and communicating audit findings, remediation progress, and corrective action strategies to stakeholdersExperience coordinating activities across multiple stakeholders and organizationsStrong analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environmentCPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM, PMP, or similar professional certificationExperience supporting Department of War or other large federal agency auditsExperience supporting financial improvement, audit readiness, or remediation initiativesExperience creating executive dashboards and performance reporting toolsKnowledge of business process improvement, root cause analysis, and risk management methodologiesThe 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.