DoD Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Programs Specialist - Indianapolis, IN

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking financial management professionals to support a Department of Defense client. The role emphasizes GAAP, GAGAS, ICOFR, and FIAR project experience, with in-person collaboration and a path toward security clearance.

The team serves DoD financial management, audit readiness, and policy implementation across ERP environments. Qualifications include Bachelor's degree and 2+ years FIAR experience; active Secret clearance is preferred and ongoing adjudication is required for

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree; FOUR (4) years or more of relevant financial management experience may be used in lieu of bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) or more years’ experience supporting a Department of Defense "Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation" (FIAR) project.
• This role requires you to be in-person.
• Active and MAINTAINED Secret Federal or DoD security clearance is preferred.
• Currently possess one or more of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, SAFe, ITIL

Responsibilities

• Support DoD client across financial management, accounting, audit, internal controls, and financial policy.
• Apply GAAP, GAGAS, ICOFR, and DoD policies and procedures.
• Provide financial audit statements and audit readiness services.
• Understand ERP systems and OMB policies applicable to DoD financial management.
• Assist DoD acquisition, inventory, property and material management.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GAGAS

ICOFR

DoD financial management

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Management/Administration

Job description

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, and financial policy.
• 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
• Financial audit statements and audit readiness services
• 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:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree; FOUR (4) years or more of relevant financial management experience may be used in lieu of bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) or more years’ experience supporting a Department of Defense "Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation" (FIAR) project. Experience should include accounting, audit, budget, finance, internal controls, as well as other financial skillsets.
• This role requires you to be in-person.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED Secret Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Management/Administration
• 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)
• Federal Financial Management or Federal Accounting experience supporting the Department(s) of the Air Force, Army, and/or Navy.

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.

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