Senior Federal Internal Controls & Audit Readiness

Guidehouse; Washington; Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned professional to lead a team in internal control assessments under OMB Circular A-123, focusing on financial reporting controls and audit readiness for public-sector engagements. The role requires collaboration with client teams to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The position supports hybrid work with on-site client visits and requires a US location with ability to obtain a public trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Experience with OMB Circular A-123 and public-sector consulting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal/public trust clearance.
• Hybrid work arrangement with some on-site days at client location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team conducting internal control assessments and testing per OMB A-123.
• Evaluate/test business process controls, perform financial statement audits, provide audit readiness support.
• Support management control programs and remediation activities.
• Conduct entity-level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments.
• Provide audit support, track deficiencies, and develop corrective action plans.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Client-facing

Team leadership

PM practices

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

Master’s degree

CPA

CGFM

CDFM

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a seasoned professional to lead a team in internal control assessments under OMB Circular A-123, focusing on financial reporting controls and audit readiness for public-sector engagements. The role requires collaboration with client teams to deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

The position supports hybrid work with on-site client visits and requires a US location with ability to obtain a public trust clearance.