Financial Analyst

Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Paid H

Discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Analyst SME to support a DOJ component by delivering advanced financial analysis, data validation, and internal control support across federal financial systems.

You will review transactions, validate disbursements, and develop dashboards to inform senior leadership and strengthen financial operations with data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD PUBLIC TRUST; adjudication required before onboarding.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Five or more years of federal financial management, accounting, or auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions, debtor payments, and third-party disbursements for legality, propriety, and federal compliance.
• Validate payees and payment allocations across case management and financial systems for alignment.
• Execute monthly suspended disbursement reviews and assist remediation.
• Evaluate data in case management and financial systems to identify inconsistencies and suggest corrective actions.
• Conduct trend analysis and continuous monitoring of high-risk areas to detect weaknesses, delays or anomalies.
• Support internal control activities, identifying gaps and recommending improvements.
• Develop dashboards, reporting templates, and analytics for senior leadership with follow-up testing.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data validation

Internal controls

Dashboard development

Stakeholder communication

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

SQL

UFMS

CDCS

Treasury systems

Job description

Job Family : Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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.

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 audits

The 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


• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse 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.