Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Specialist

Guidehouse; United States; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Specialist to support a Department of Defense client. You will bring expertise in GAAP, GAGAS, ICOFR and DoD financial management policies to drive remediation and reporting.

Responsibilities include audit remediation, internal controls testing, and corrective action planning, with clear communication of findings and status to leadership and stakeholders. Active security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years in audit remediation, controls testing, and remediation planning.

Responsibilities

• Support audit remediation efforts, liaison for audits, and drive corrective actions.
• Test internal controls and develop remediation actions and timelines.
• Analyze DoD financial processes and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

GAGAS Compliance

ICOFR

Audit Remediation

DoD Financial Management

ERP Systems

Policy & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Master's degree (nice to have)

Job description

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Secret What You Will Do: Guidehouse is currently seeking a Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Specialist 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 and acquire-to-retire processes for real property What You Will Need: An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance Bachelor’s degree THREE (3) years of professional experience including TWO (2) years of 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: Master's degree 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) Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Federal Financial Management or Federal Accounting experience supporting the Department(s) of the Air Force, Army, and/or Navy The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. 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. 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