Senior Audit Remediation Analyst

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); Remote; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Job summary

Guidehouse is hiring a Senior Audit Remediation Analyst to support DoD audit remediation initiatives, improve audit readiness, strengthen internal controls, and drive successful outcomes. You will coordinate remediation activities, manage evidence submissions, and serve as the main liaison between auditors and government stakeholders.

The role requires a SECRET clearance, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 5+ years in federal financial statement audits or remediation.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET DoD or federal security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of federal financial statement audits, internal controls, audit readiness, or remediation work.
• Experience briefing senior executives and coordinating with federal auditors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for auditors, coordinating requests, meetings, evidence submissions, and follow-ups with stakeholders.
• Analyze audit findings to identify root causes and develop remediation strategies, including CAPs/MAPs.
• Establish remediation milestones, metrics, and executive reporting dashboards; track progress and risks.
• Advise leaders on audit readiness, internal controls, and remediation strategies to improve outcomes.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and status reports for senior government leadership.

Skills

Audit remediation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

## Senior Audit Remediation AnalystApply: US - VA, McLean: US - Remote (Any location): US - VA, Arlington: Full time: Posted Today: 45698**Job Family:**Finance & Accounting Consulting**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Active Secret**What You Will Do:** Our Financial Management professionals support Department of War (DoW) audit remediation initiatives and help clients improve audit readiness, strengthen internal controls, and achieve successful audit outcomes. This role serves as a key liaison between government stakeholders, process owners, and independent auditors, coordinating remediation activities, monitoring corrective actions, and supporting the resolution of audit findings. Specific initiatives and work products that this role supports include: * Serving as a primary point of contact for auditors, coordinating requests, meetings, evidence submissions, and follow-up activities while facilitating communication among stakeholders to ensure timely resolution of audit inquiries and findings* Analyzing audit findings, deficiencies, material weaknesses, and internal control issues to identify root causes and develop remediation strategies, including Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Mission Action Plans (MAPs)* Establishing remediation milestones, performance metrics, and key success indicators, and tracking progress, risks, dependencies, and barriers through dashboards, briefings, and executive reporting* Advising stakeholders and senior leadership on audit readiness, internal controls, compliance requirements, and remediation strategies to improve audit outcomes* Supporting validation and verification activities, reviewing evidence packages for completeness and quality, and demonstrating remediation effectiveness and closure of audit findings* Assessing business processes and internal controls and recommending improvements that strengthen auditability, operational effectiveness, and long-term audit sustainment* Preparing executive-level presentations, status reports, and briefing materials and presenting remediation status, risks, and recommendations to senior government leadership **What You Will Need:** * An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED \"SECRET\" Federal or DoD security clearance* Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field* FIVE (5) or more years of experience supporting federal financial statement audits, internal controls, audit readiness, audit remediation, or related financial management activities**What Would Be Nice To Have:** * Demonstrated experience working directly with federal auditors, Inspectors General, or independent public accounting firms* Experience developing, executing, and monitoring Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and remediation strategies* Knowledge of federal audit and internal control requirements, including: OMB Circular A-123 GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) Federal financial management and reporting requirements* Experience briefing senior executives and government leadership on audit findings, remediation progress, and corrective action strategies* Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating stakeholders across multiple organizations* Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment* CPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM, PMP, or similar professional certification* Experience supporting Department of War or other large federal agency audits* Experience supporting financial improvement, audit readiness, or remediation initiatives* Experience creating executive dashboards and performance reporting tools* Knowledge of business process improvement, root cause analysis, and risk management methodologiesThe annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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