Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Consultant

Guidehouse; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Consultant to support a Department of the Navy client in the Arlington, VA area. The role emphasizes audit remediation, internal controls, and financial statement analysis across GAAP/GAGAS/ICOFR frameworks.

The candidate will work on ERP-related compliance, DoD policies, and acquisition processes for real property and E& Disposal Liabilities, requiring DoD SECRET eligibility. On-site work with travel up to 10% is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in audit remediation and internal controls testing.

Responsibilities

• Support audit remediation efforts for client engagements.
• Provide internal controls testing and corrective action planning.
• Assist with accelerated audit strategies and financial reporting analysis.
• Contribute to process improvement and change management initiatives.

Skills

Audit remediation

Internal controls testing

Accounting & budgeting

ERP systems

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is currently seeking a Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Consultant in support of our Department of the Navy 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 and acquire-to-retire processes for real property and Environmental & Disposal Liabilities

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.
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum ONE (1) year of relevant professional experience to include supporting 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.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Currently possess one or more of the following certifications:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Program Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
• Federal Financial Management or Federal Accounting experience supporting the Department(s) of the Air Force, Army, and/or Navy

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.

Accommodation Contact

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.