Federal Financial Management Consultant - Client-Facing Lead

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Discretionary incentive bonus

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Federal Financial Management Consultant to manage workstreams and contribute to financial reporting deliverables, balancing technical quality with client-facing execution in federal environments. You will support preparation and analysis of federal statements, assess processes, apply U.S.

FFM concepts, coordinate with stakeholders, and mentor analysts while contributing to proposals and capability building.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, or related field.
• Experience supporting federal agencies or public-sector environments.
• Knowledge of federal financial reporting and budget concepts, internal controls, and year-end close.

Responsibilities

• Manage workstreams and contribute to financial reporting deliverables with emphasis on 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 improvements for audit readiness and compliance.
• Apply concepts including U.S. Standard General Ledger, Treasury reporting, and OMB guidance.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders to resolve data issues and document decisions.
• Develop workpapers, issue logs, and executive-ready materials to explain findings and actions.
• Coach analysts on tasks, quality expectations, and client communication norms.
• Support proposals, account planning, and capability-building for federal financial management.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial analysis

Client-facing communication

Audit readiness

Education

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

Tools

GTAS

DATA Act

OMB A-136

US Standard General Ledger

Treasury reporting

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Federal Financial Management Consultant to manage workstreams and contribute to financial reporting deliverables, balancing technical quality with client-facing execution in federal environments. You will support preparation and analysis of federal statements, assess processes, apply U.S.

FFM concepts, coordinate with stakeholders, and mentor analysts while contributing to proposals and capability building.