Business Process Improvement and Internal Control Specialist

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Career Development & Certifications

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking financial management professionals to support a DoD client, bringing extensive experience in accounting, audit, internal controls, and process improvement. Candidates must hold an active and maintained SECRET clearance and have at least five years of federal audit remediation and controls testing experience.

Minimum 2 days onsite; opportunities to work with a broader team on compliance, reporting, and ERP-related cross-functional initiatives across the DoD landscape.

Qualifications

• Active Secret federal clearance is required and maintained.
• Experience supporting federal audit remediation, business process mapping, and internal controls testing.
• Strong knowledge of DoD financial management concepts and government accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Support DoD financial management with accounting, audit, budgeting, and reporting tasks.
• Engage in risk assessment, control testing, and remediation planning across programs.
• Contribute to process mapping, communication, and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAGAS knowledge

ICOFR knowledge

DoD policies & procedures

Internal controls testing

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family: Management 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, risk assessment, 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, FIVE (5) 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.

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.

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