Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Senior

Guidehouse; Washington; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned professional to lead a team in internal control assessments under OMB Circular A-123, focusing on financial reporting controls and audit readiness for public-sector engagements. The role requires collaboration with client teams to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The position supports hybrid work with on-site client visits and requires a US location with ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with OMB Circular A-123 and public-sector consulting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal/public trust clearance.
• Hybrid work arrangement with some on-site days at client location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team conducting internal control assessments and testing per OMB A-123.
• Evaluate/test business process controls, perform financial statement audits, provide audit readiness support.
• Support 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

Organizational skills

Communication

Client-facing

Team leadership

PM practices

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

Master’s degree

CPA

CGFM

CDFM

Job description

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Lead and manage 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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD “PUBLIC TRUST”
• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen
• 3+ years of experience in public-sector consulting
• 2+ years leading/supporting OMB Circular A-123 initiatives
• 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 $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.

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