Department of War (DOW) Financial Management Consultant

Guidehouse; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certifications

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance & Accounting Consultant to support DoD federal clients in optimizing their finance operations, including audit readiness and internal controls. The role involves handling audits, process documentation, and remediation activities across accounting, procurement, logistics, and property management.

The position requires an active Secret clearance, a bachelor’s degree in a related field, and at least two years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business or related business field.
• TWO (2) or more years of relevant experience in financial, auditing, accounting or business.

Responsibilities

• Help federal clients optimize the operations of their finance organization, including audit readiness, accounting, logistics, property management, civilian pay, and procurement.
• Support audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation, SOPs, and corrective action plans.
• Perform recurring testing, including internal controls testing and Managers Internal Controls Programs (A-123).
• Provide targeted area support based on component (e.g., root cause analysis for journal vouchers and FBWT variances).

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business or related field

Job description

What You Will Do

Our Department of War (DOW) Financial Management Consultants help federal clients optimize the operations of their finance organization, including supporting the audit readiness, accounting, logistics, property management, civilian pay, and procurement. Supports audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings. Performs recurring testing, such as testing internal controls, designing and executing Managers Internal Controls Programs (A-123). Provides targeted area support based on Component (e.g., performing root cause analysis for journal vouchers and FBWT variances, conducting PP&E audit remediation, etc.). Applies federal accounting, financial management, and audit knowledge/expertise when assisting with the development of solutions and providing recommendations to client.

Project Scope

This project team supports a Department of War (DOW) entity, and works across its multiple systems and processes. The individual will learn about the Federal accounting and audit processes, working with other component office teams and the headquarters team to trace and document auditability from the financial statement to the operational functions. The candidate would be expected to build an understanding of accounting and financial processes and will be responsible for handling large volumes of data in excel, financial systems, or other databases. The candidate would need to be adaptable to learn Federal audit standards, DOW processes, and internal controls standards, which will be applied to document, recommend process improvement and implement process improvements to reach audit readiness.

Job Family

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Active Secret

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business or related business field
• TWO (2) or more years of relevant experience in financial, auditing, accounting or business (YOE will determine level of potential hire)

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Advanced Degree
• FIVE (5) or more years of relevant experience in financial, auditing, accounting or business (YOE will determine level of potential hire)
• Interest in obtaining CPA, CGFM or related credential
• DOD experience, financial, systems, audit, and/or operational process understanding
• Performing financial statement audits, audit readiness services or audit remediation and sustainment services within DoD or another Federal Government agency or department.

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. 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.