Financial Analyst

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Analyst in Washington, DC to support a DOJ component with advanced financial analysis, validation, and internal control work across federal systems. You will ensure compliance of debt processing, validate disbursements, and build dashboards for senior leadership.

The role requires 5+ years in federal financial management, the ability to obtain a Public Trust, and strong analytical skills to drive data‑driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related business field is required.
• Five or more years of federal financial management, accounting, or auditing experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and federal accounting standards is preferred.
• Experience with federal financial systems and BI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions, debtor payments, and third‑party disbursements for compliance.
• Validate payees and payments across case management and financial systems.
• Perform monthly suspended disbursement reviews and identify root causes.
• Analyze data to spot inconsistencies and propose corrective actions.
• Develop dashboards, templates, and analytics for senior leadership.
• Track recommendations and perform follow‑up testing to verify improvements.
• Engage with stakeholders to provide clear analytical insights to leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data validation

Internal controls

Trend analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Dashboards and reporting

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance (nice to have)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

UFMS

CDCS

Treasury systems

Job description

## Financial AnalystApply: US - DC, Washington: Full time: Posted Today: 45111**Job Family:**Finance & Accounting Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public TrustThe 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. **What You Will Do:*** 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* FIVE (5) 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 $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