Federal Financial Management Consultant

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Consultant/Managing Consultant to manage workstreams and contribute to federal financial reporting deliverables in Arlington, VA. The role emphasizes technical quality and client-facing execution, including coordination with client finance and program stakeholders and ensuring audit readiness and compliance.

The position requires a background in accounting or finance with 3–5+ years of experience in federal financial management or public-sector environments, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• 3–5+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, or related field.
• Experience supporting federal agencies, government contractors, or public-sector environments.
• Knowledge of federal financial reporting, budget concepts, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience with Treasury reporting, GTAS, DATA Act, or OMB A-136 activities is a plus.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; BI tools experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage workstreams and contribute to financial reporting deliverables.
• Support preparation, review, and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, reconciliations, and management reporting packages.
• Assess reporting processes, identify control gaps, and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate with client finance, accounting, budget, and program stakeholders to resolve data issues.

Skills

Financial analysis

Client-facing

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 10%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:The Senior Consultant /Managing Consultant will be expected to manage workstreams and contribute directly to financial reporting deliverables. Responsibilities should emphasize both technical quality and client-facing execution.Support preparation, review, and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, reconciliations, and management reporting packages.Assess reporting processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements that support audit readiness and compliance.Apply federal financial management concepts, including U.S. Standard General Ledger, Treasury reporting, OMB reporting guidance, and applicable accounting standards.Coordinate with client finance, accounting, budget, and program stakeholders to resolve data issues and document decisions.Develop clear workpapers, issue logs, status updates, and executive-ready materials that explain findings and recommended actions.Coach analysts or consultants on workstream tasks, quality expectations, and client communication norms.Support proposal, account planning, or capability-building efforts related to federal financial management when needed.What You Will Need:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related discipline.Three(3) to Five(5) or more years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, financial management consulting, or a closely related field.Experience supporting federal agencies, government contractors, or public-sector financial management environments.Working knowledge of federal financial reporting and federal budgetary reporting concepts, reconciliations, internal controls, and year-end close activities.Prior consulting experience with federal CFO organizations, financial statement audit support, Treasury reporting, GTAS, DATA Act, or OMB A-136 reporting activities.Ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and translate technical findings into concise client-facing recommendations.Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience using financial systems or business intelligence tools is beneficial.Ability to meet federal client suitability, access, or clearance requirements where applicable.Candidate must be able to obtain MBI clearance.What Would Be Nice To Have:CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, or similar professional certification.Experience supervising junior team members and coordinating deliverables across cross-functional teams.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.