Financial Analyst

Guidehouse; United States; Remote; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid H

Company Paid Holidays

Discretionary incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic & Supplemental)

Health Savings Account & FSA

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement & Learning

Employee Referral Program

Community Outreach & Company Sponsored

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is hiring a Financial Analyst to support a DOJ component with advanced financial analysis, data validation, and internal control improvements. The role emphasizes compliance with federal requirements and the development of dashboards for senior leadership.

You will review transactions, validate payees, and conduct trend analyses while partnering with stakeholders to drive data-driven improvements and strengthened financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration or related field
• 4+ years of federal financial management, accounting, or auditing experience
• CPA/CGFM/PMP or similar certifications are advantageous
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and federal accounting standards
• Experience with federal financial systems (UFMS, CDCS, Treasury)
• Power BI and SQL for BI reporting

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions, debtor payments, and third-party disbursements to ensure actions are legal, proper, and compliant with federal requirements.
• Validate payees and payment allocations across case management and financial systems and ensure alignment across financial documentation.
• Execute monthly suspended disbursement reviews, identify root causes, and assist in remediation.
• Evaluate data captured in case management and financial systems to identify inconsistencies and propose corrective actions.
• Conduct trend analysis and continuous monitoring of high-risk areas to detect process weaknesses, delays, or anomalies.
• Support internal control activities, including documentation reviews, identification of control gaps, and recommendations to strengthen financial operations.
• Develop dashboards, reporting templates, and analytics for senior leadership.
• Track recommendations, corrective actions, and follow-up testing to validate improvements.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements and provide clear, concise analytical insights to DOJ leadership.

Skills

Data validation

Internal controls

Analytical insights

GAAP/GAGAS knowledge

Federal accounting standards

Regulatory compliance

Power BI/SQL experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Business Administration or related field

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics or related field

CPA/CGFM/PMP or similar certifications

Tools

Power BI

SQL

UFMS/CDCS/Treasury systems

Federal financial systems

Job description

## Financial AnalystApply: US - Remote (Any location): Full time: Posted Today: 46144**Job Family:**Finance & Accounting Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:**The Financial Analyst SME supports a Department of Justice (DOJ) component by delivering advanced financial analysis, data validation, and internal control support across multiple federal financial management systems. This role enhances the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of debt‐related financial processing and reporting, contributing directly to a high‐performing team focused on strengthening financial operations and enabling sustainable, data‐driven improvements. * Review financial transactions, debtor payments, and third‐party disbursements to ensure actions are legal, proper, and compliant with federal requirements.* Validate payees and payment allocations in case management and financial systems and ensure alignment across financial documentation.* Execute monthly suspended disbursement reviews, identify root causes, and assist in remediation.* Evaluate data captured in case management and financial systems to identify inconsistencies and propose corrective actions.* Conduct trend analysis and continuous monitoring of high‐risk areas to detect process weaknesses, delays, or anomalies.* Support internal control activities, including documentation reviews, identification of control gaps, and recommendations to strengthen financial operations.* Develop dashboards, reporting templates, and analytics for senior leadership Track recommendations, corrective actions, and follow‐up testing to validate improvements.* Participate in stakeholder engagements and provide clear, concise analytical insights to DOJ leadership. **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.* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related business field* FOUR (4) or more years of federal financial management, accounting, or auditing experience **What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Professional certifications such as CPA, CGFM, PMP, or similar* Thorough knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and federal accounting standards* Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field* Experience with federal financial systems, ideally UFMS, CDCS, or Treasury systems* Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL)* Federal project management experience* Active or Ability to obtain Public Trust* Experience reviewing records to confirm compliance with rules and regulations* Prior knowledge or experience with government auditsThe annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. 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