Financial Improvement Audit Readiness Specialist

Guidehouse; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan PayDown

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Financial Improvement Audit Readiness Specialist in Huntsville, AL to support DoD clients. The role requires active security clearance, 2+ years in federal audit remediation, and strong financial management expertise across ICOFR, GAAP, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities include remediation, reporting, and risk-based control assessments with a focus on timely, accurate deliverables. In-office presence 2–3 days/week is expected, with up to 10% travel and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance (DoD/federal) required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years supporting federal audit remediation, including liaison, controls testing, action planning.

Responsibilities

• Support audit remediation, sustainment, and financial statement analysis.
• Advise on internal controls, DoD policies, and ERP-related compliance.
• Prepare and present information using Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams to manage multiple client needs and deliver timely results.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Communication

Audit remediation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AI platforms

Job description

## Financial Improvement Audit Readiness SpecialistApply: US - AL, Huntsville: Full time: Posted Today: 44506**Job Family:**Finance & Accounting Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Active Secret**What You Will Do:**Guidehouse is currently seeking financial management professionals in support of our Department of Defense client. These teammates will bring a vast range of experiences across financial management, accounting, audit, internal controls, business process remediation, change management, and strategic communication.Our Guidehouse team will provide:* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), DoD financial management policies and procedures and DoD organizational structures* Expert support for audit remediation, sustainment, and financial statement reporting and analysis* Understanding of current trends in enhancing compliance with accounting and auditing standards within an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)* Understanding of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies and federal financial management systems* Understanding of DoD acquisition, inventory, property and material management**What You Will Need:*** An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearance* Bachelor’s degree* TWO (2) or more years of experience supporting federal audit remediation efforts, including audit liaison, internal controls testing, corrective action planning, and accelerated audit strategies, with experience in accounting, audit, budget, finance, internal controls, and business process improvement* This position will require in office 2 - 3 times a week**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Demonstrated ability to develop and clearly present information using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, AI platforms, and Power BI.* Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal team members and clients.* Proven capability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and work independently with minimal guidance.* Experience in Enterprise Risk Management, including risk assessments, control evaluation, internal controls, audits, and OMB Circular A-123 requirements.* Brief clients and stakeholders professionally in high visibility environments.* Ability to manage multiple client needs simultaneously and deliver timely results.**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