Federal Internal Controls Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance & Accounting Consulting professional to support the Department of the Navy in strengthening internal controls, risk management, and compliance programs. The role emphasizes Entity Level Control assessments, OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B and C compliance reviews, and fraud risk management to improve governance, accountability, and organizational performance.

You will work with client personnel, conduct interviews and document reviews, develop workpapers and

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in accounting or related field required.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in audit response, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting.
• Experience supporting audit remediation and risk management programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of Entity Level Control (ELC) assessments and testing activities.
• Conduct interviews, surveys, and document reviews to evaluate governance and risk management.
• Analyze information to assess design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Develop workpapers, reports, and presentations documenting assessment results and recommendations.
• Assist in OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B/C compliance reviews and related policy reviews.
• Support fraud risk assessments and maintain fraud risk registers and risk inventories.

Skills

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Fraud risk management

Audit response support

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business management

Job description

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

This role supports the Department of the Navy in strengthening internal controls, risk management, fraud risk management, and compliance programs. The position focuses on supporting Entity Level Control (ELC) assessments, OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B and Appendix C compliance reviews, and fraud risk management assessments designed to improve governance, accountability, and organizational performance. The role requires a motivated professional who can work both independently and as part of a team to analyze information, assess risks and controls, and develop client-ready deliverables. Team members will interact with client personnel, support project execution, and build experience in internal controls, risk management, compliance, and Federal financial management.

Primary Responsibilities

Entity Level Control (ELC) Assessments

• Support the planning and execution of Entity Level Control assessments and testing activities.
• Conduct interviews, surveys, and document reviews to evaluate governance, oversight, risk management, and internal control activities.
• Analyze information to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Develop workpapers, reports, and presentations documenting assessment results and recommendations.

OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B and C Compliance Reviews

• Support assessments of agency compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B requirements related to Government charge card programs.
• Assist in evaluating compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix C requirements related to improper payments.
• Review policies, procedures, internal controls, and supporting documentation to identify compliance gaps and risks.
• Assist in developing findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.

Fraud Risk Management Program Assessments

• Support fraud risk assessments by identifying and analyzing fraud risks across programs and business processes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining fraud risk registers and risk inventories.
• Evaluate fraud prevention, detection, and monitoring controls.
• Document assessment results and support the development of risk mitigation recommendations.

Risk Management and Internal Control Support

• Support annual risk assessment and internal control review activities.
• Assist with maintaining risk registers, issue trackers, and corrective action plans.
• Conduct analysis of control deficiencies and support remediation efforts.
• Assist in preparing annual assurance and compliance reporting documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize information from interviews, documents, and data sources.
• Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities to improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentations, meeting summaries, and other project deliverables.
• Conduct research on Federal regulations, policies, and leading practices.
• Support policy and procedure reviews and updates related to risk management, internal controls, and fraud risk management.
• Collaborate with project teams and client stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.
• Bachelors Degree in accounting or business management related field from an accredited institution.
• THREE (3) or more years of progressive experience supporting audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance; or higher-level clearance.
• Master’s