Business Process Improvement and Internal Control Specialist

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking finance and accounting professionals to support a DoD client, delivering expertise across accounting, audit, internal controls, and process improvement. You will work onsite, contributing to audit remediation and financial reporting while applying DoD policies and ICOFR standards.

The role requires a valid SECRET clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and 3+ years in federal financial management, with on-site presence at least 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance
• Three (3) or more years of experience supporting federal audit remediation efforts, business process mapping, internal controls testing, risk assessments, and accelerated audit strategies
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support for audit remediation, sustainment, and financial statement reporting and analysis.
• Apply GAAP, GAGAS, ICOFR and DoD financial management policies.
• Assist in ERP system readiness and compliance with OMB policies and federal financial management systems.
• Contribute to DoD acquisition, inventory, property and material management understanding.
• Collaborate with audit teams to map processes and implement improvements.

Skills

Audit remediation

Business process mapping

Internal controls testing

Risk assessments

Financial management

DoD financial policies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 25%

Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is currently seeking financial management professionals in support of our Department of Defense client. These teammates will bring a vast range of experiences across financial management, accounting, audit, internal controls, business process mapping, change management, and strategic communication. Our Guidehouse team will provide:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), DoD financial management policies and procedures and DoD organizational structures
• Expert support for audit remediation, sustainment, and financial statement reporting and analysis
• Understanding of current trends in enhancing compliance with accounting and auditing standards within an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)
• Understanding of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies and federal financial management systems
• Understanding of DoD acquisition, inventory, property and material management

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• THREE (3) or more years of experience supporting federal audit remediation efforts, business process mapping, internal controls testing, risk assessments, and accelerated audit strategies, with experience in accounting, audit, budget, finance, internal controls, and business process improvement.
• Minimum 2 days onsite

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Master’s degree
• Federal Financial Management or Federal Accounting experience supporting the Department(s) of the Air Force, Army, and/or Navy
• Currently possess one or more of the following certifications:
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Program Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
• Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)

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. 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.

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. guidehouse.com