DOD Internal Control Managing Consultant

Guidehouse; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Mobility stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance & Accounting Consulting professional to support Navy/DoD programs, focusing on internal controls, risk assessments, and audit remediation for the OMB A-123 program.

You will interact with senior management, contribute to ELC testing, fraud risk management, and develop remediation actions. Willingness to travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• 6+ years of experience in audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, and financial processes per GAAP/SFFAS and relevant OMB policies.
• CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM or CDFM certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Entity Level Control and Fraud Risk Management planning and testing based on risk profile.
• Provide internal controls over operations and assessment of improper payments under PIIA and Charge Card programs.
• Deliver audit support to help maintain a clean opinion and improve internal controls.
• Assist in risk mitigation, corrective actions, and remediation strategies across programs.

Skills

Audit & compliance

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required: Up to 10%
Clearance Required: Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Our professionals help our clients to identify, evaluate, and solve some of their most complex challenges, assisting them in achieving their strategic goals and objectives to fulfill their mission. We help our clients transform their business processes, improve efficiency of operations, evaluate and improve internal controls, strengthen policies and controls, increase transparency and performance management, and comply with Federal laws and regulations. The nature of our projects can be fluid and requires self-motivated individuals that are willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals. Project team members are provided the opportunity to interact with our clients’ senior management, as well as the opportunity to enhance their skills in the area of technical competency, business development, client service, leadership, project management, and people development. This role will support the Department of the Navy’s OMB A-123 program opportunities to expand your support to other areas.

Specific initiatives and work products that this role supports may include:

• Supporting annual Entity Level Control and Fraud Risk Management planning efforts to determine the scope of control assessment efforts and testing to be performed based on the risk profile of the organization and specific financial risks that have been identified through financial risk assessments and tracking.
• Performing internal controls over operations and assessments of improper payments in support of the Payment Integrity Information Act (PIIA) and Charge Card Program.
• Providing a broad range of financial statement audit and audit risk management and remediation support that support the agency's goals to maintain a clean audit opinion and improve internal controls.
• Providing fraud risk management program support to include maintaining the Navy’s fraud risk register (identifying, evaluating, and tracking risks and their mitigation strategies across the enterprise), completing annual assessments, and supporting the development of the annual Statement of Assurance.
• Supporting the development and execution of risk mitigation plans, corrective action plans, and broader remediation strategies designed to address internal and external deficiencies.
• Assessing the impact of new guidance and supporting the implementation of new guidance when applicable.
• Completing Entity Level Control (ELC) assessments and testing, including developing materials to perform the assessment, interviewing and surveying management and other client personnel, and compiling results to show data and assessment conclusions.

More broadly, this team member will be engaged in a diverse set of project-specific tasks covering a broad set of consulting capabilities, including:

• Apply a variety of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques
• Documenting and evaluating business processes and making recommendations for process improvements
• Producing a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, executive briefings, and others
• Conducting research to investigate client problems and work collaboratively with your team to formulate and recommend solutions
• Assist clients in analyzing projects and programs to identify risks and help develop, apply, and monitor mitigations
• Support clients in collecting and analyzing data, producing models and visualizations, and drawing conclusions from the data to improve decision-making
• Analyze and help develop and/or improve policies and procedures for a variety of programs and operational needs

In addition to client-facing responsibilities, this role will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal Guidehouse operations, and create a positive work environment for all Guidehouse employees. Some of these activities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more
• Participating in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff
• Assisting in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills
• Support Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent to the company

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelors Degree

Six (6) or more years of progressive experience supporting audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting experience supporting audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant OMB policies for State or Federal Government agencies or large, complex companies (greater than 1,000) employees. One of the following professional certifications: CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM or CDFM.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Master’s degree
Experience supporting audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant OMB policies for State or Federal Government agencies or large, complex companies (greater than 1,000) employees.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
Strong organizational and communication skills
Interest in growing a career in Government/Federal/Defense and National Security consulting
Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills, view problems, apply a variety of analytical solutions, and participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
Ability to work in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to utilize project management best practices within an organization to produce high quality deliverables in a timely manner
Knowledge of and experience with federal financial management activities, including but not limited to federal accounting, financial statement audits, audit readiness, audit remediation, internal control assessment, financial risk management, and other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance. Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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. 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.

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