Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Consultant

Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Discretionary incentive bonus

Mobility stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Consultant to support a Department of the Navy client. You will bring extensive experience across financial management, accounting, audit, internal controls, and process remediation. Up to 10% travel and ability to obtain SECRET clearance are required.

The role emphasizes audit remediation, sustainment, and reporting with DoD policies and ERP systems. A Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of relevant professional experience in audit remediation, internal controls testing, and corrective action planning.
• Experience in accounting, audit, budget, finance, internal controls, and business process improvement is required.

Responsibilities

• Support audit remediation, sustainment, and financial statement reporting and analysis for a DoD client.
• Apply knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS and ICOFR to improve financial management processes.
• Assist with DoD acquisition and acquire-to-retire processes for real property and liabilities.

Skills

Audit remediation experience

Internal controls testing

Change management

Strategic communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GAAP knowledge

GAGAS

ICOFR

ERP systems understanding

OMB policies

DoD acquisition processes

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 standard 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.

• 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.