DoW Internal Control Specialist

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an Internal Control Specialist to support DoD clients in optimizing their internal control environment. Responsibilities include remediation activities, documentation development, and testing internal controls across components such as assets and liabilities.

The role requires a DoD SECRET clearance (or the ability to obtain one) and a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field, with at least one year of FM-related experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD SECRET clearance; candidates must obtain adjudication prior to onboarding.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum ONE (1) year of FM-related experience.

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., assets, liabilities, etc.)

Skills

Internal controls

Audit remediation

Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree (accounting/finance)

Job description

What You Will Do

DoW Internal Control Specialist helps DoD clients optimize their internal control environment and help solve client pain points. Key responsibilities include:

• 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., assets, liabilities, etc.)

Job Family

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Secret

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 accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or related field
• Minimum ONE (1) year of FM-related experience

What Would Be Nice To Have

• DoW Experience
• One of the following professional certifications: CPA, CGFM or CDFM
• Experience with financial statement audits, audit remediation, or internal control implementation.
• Performing recurring testing, such as testing internal controls, designing and executing Manager’s Internal Controls Programs (Risk Manager’s Internal Control Program)

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.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.