Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Discretionary bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse in Washington, DC seeks a Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Consultant. The role supports internal control assessments, testing under OMB Circular A-123, and audit readiness across federal engagements.

You will work in a hybrid, client-facing environment alongside experienced teams to deliver high-impact financial controls and remediation efforts. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in public-sector consulting, strong A-123 knowledge, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Must be US citizen and able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• 1–3 years of experience in public-sector consulting.
• Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support internal control assessments and testing per OMB Circular A-123.
• Evaluate and test business process internal controls and support audit readiness.
• Assist management control programs and remediation activities.
• Conduct entity level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments.
• Provide audit support, track deficiencies, and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

Public sector consulting

OMB Circular A-123

Team collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

US citizenship

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, business analytics or related field

Job description

## Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control ConsultantApply: US - DC, Washington: US - VA, Arlington: Full time: Posted Today: 44770**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 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 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