DoW Internal Control Lead

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced DoD/agency internal control analyst to optimize client control environments and address audit findings. You will support remediation activities, develop process documentation, and design/execute testing while leading work streams and coaching junior staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's in business, accounting, or finance, 12+ years of relevant experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a similar field.
• Minimum 12 years of workforce experience with 7 years in relevant audits/remediation within DoD or a Federal agency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting audit remediation activities, including documenting processes and implementing corrective actions.
• Performing recurring testing of internal controls and designing control programs.
• Providing targeted support based on specific component needs (e.g., root cause analysis and corrective action development).
• Managing and executing work streams and mentoring junior personnel, with review of their documentation.

Skills

Internal controls

Audit remediation

Root cause analysis

Team coaching

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance

Job description

Job Family

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

What You Will Do

The DoW internal control analyst helps DoW clients optimize their internal control environment and help solve client pain points.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation (e.g., narratives and flow charts), and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings
• Performing recurring testing, such as testing internal controls, designing and executing internal control programs
• Providing targeted area support based on Component (e.g., performing root cause analysis and corrective action plan development)
• Manage and execute work streams
• Coach and develop junior personnel
• Review all documentation prepared by more junior personnel

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 in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a similar field.
• Minimum TWELVE (12) years of workforce experience to include SEVEN (7) years of relatable experience performing financial statement audits, audit remediation services, or audit remediation and sustainment services within DoD or another Federal Government agency or department.
• Ability to travel as needed.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Masters Degree
• One of the following professional certifications: CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM or CDFM
• Experience performing recurring testing, such as testing internal controls, designing, and executing Manager's Internal Controls Programs (Risk Manager's Internal Control Program)
• Performing and reviewing statement analysis, financial information, reporting results, and financial statement audit report analysis

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

• 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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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.

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