Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance & Accounting Consulting professional to support internal control assessments and testing under OMB Circular A-123. You will assist in evaluating controls, performing financial statement audits, and providing audit readiness support within a federal context.

The role involves risk assessments, remediation activities, and collaboration with client teams. Hybrid work model with travel up to 10% is available; U.S. citizenship and public trust eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 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 consulting.

Responsibilities

• Support a team conducting internal control assessments and testing per OMB A-123.
• Evaluate/internal controls, perform financial statement audits, and provide audit readiness support.
• Support management control programs.
• Conduct entity-level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments.
• Provide audit support and remediation activities, tracking deficiencies and corrective actions.

Skills

OMB Circular A-123

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/finance/accounting/info systems/engineering/business analytics

Tools

Google Workspace Suite

Job description

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What 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 support
• Supporting 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 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.
• 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 Suite

The 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 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.