Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Consultant

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Guidehouse in Arlington, VA, seeks professionals to support internal control assessments and audits for government clients. You will test controls, support remediation, and assist with risk assessment in a fast-paced, team-based setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in public-sector consulting, a Bachelor’s (Master’s preferred), and a willingness to obtain/maintain a Public Trust. This hybrid role may require on-site days at client locations.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• US citizenship required due to client engagements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support internal control assessments and testing per OMB Circular A-123.
• Assist with entity-level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments.
• Provide audit readiness support and remediation activities.
• Review deficiencies and track audit requests, develop corrective action plans.

Skills

OMB Circular A-123

Public-sector consulting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Family:Finance & Accounting ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:Support a team conducting internal control assessments and testing in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 requirements.Evaluating/testing business process internal controls, performing financial statement audits, and providing audit readiness supportSupporting management control programs.Conducting entity level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments.Providing audit support and remediation activities such as reviewing deficiencies communicated by the auditor, tracking and responding to audit requests, developing corrective action plans, and executing remediation with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting and management financial statement assertions.What You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, business analytics or a related field from an accredited college or university.One(1) to Three(3) years of experience in public-sector consulting.Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 requirements.Strong organizational and communication skills.Interest in growing a career in Government/Federal consultingAbility 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.This hybrid position role may require up to 2 - 3 days on-site at the Client's office.What Would Be Nice To Have:Master’s degree.Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM).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.Proficiency in Google Workspace SuiteThe annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.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.