Management Consultant - Defense & Security, Internal Controls & Fraud

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Sick Time

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking financial management professionals to support a Department of War client in Washington, DC. You will lead teams in documenting processes, perform control reviews over cash disbursements, and strengthen audit trails to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.

The role requires a SECRET clearance and extensive interaction with senior stakeholders. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities to contribute to business

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET clearance.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of accounting, finance, audit, change management, or business management experience.
• Experience leading teams and working with senior stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of business process documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Experience identifying and mitigating financial and fraud risks.
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to support proposal development, technical solutioning, and pricing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams documenting current state processes and controls; conduct site visits and walkthroughs.
• Identify financial and fraud risks; partner with senior leadership on remediation and improvements.
• Lead business process documentation, flowcharts, SOPs, and review methodologies.
• Conduct control reviews over cash disbursements and safeguard funds.
• Strengthen documentation, controls, and audit trails across funds and processes.
• Advise senior Federal stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes in financial management.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial risk

Audit readiness

Analytical skills

Communication

Client facing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family:Finance & Accounting ConsultingTravel Required:Up to 25%Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain SecretWhat You Will Do:Guidehouse is seeking financial management professionals in support of a Department of War client. As a leader on the team, you will:Lead teams in documenting current state processes and controls, conducting site visits and walkthroughs, proactively identifying financial and fraud risks, and partnering with senior leadership on control remediation and process improvements.Lead teams in business process documentation, flowcharts, SOPs, and review methodologies to safeguard Federal funds.Conduct control reviews over cash disbursements to support clients in standardized business processes.Strengthen documentation, controls, and audit trails over funds and processes.Advise senior Federal stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes in financial management, audit readiness, and risk reporting.Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, technical solutioning, and pricing support.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 preferredBachelor's degreeSEVEN (7)+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, change management, or business managementExperience leading teams and working directly with senior stakeholdersStrong understanding of business process documentation, internal controls, and audit readinessExperience identifying and mitigating financial and fraud risks.Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skillsAbility to support proposal development, technical solutioning, and pricing activitiesWhat Would Be Nice To Have:Experience supporting Federal clientsExperience with cash disbursement controls and business process reviewsExperience with site visits, walkthroughs, and process mappingKnowledge of Federal financial management, audit readiness, and risk reportingExperience with internal controls, fraud detection, or forensic analysisThe annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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 InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse 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.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. 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