Senior Financial Analysis and Reporting Consultant

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance & Accounting Consultant to lead financial analysis, reporting, and process improvements within federal/government projects. The role requires an active TS clearance and extensive accounting experience, with a strong emphasis on leveraging Power BI and SharePoint to drive data-driven decisions.

The successful candidate will interact with client senior management, contribute to business development, and help strengthen internal operations while delivering

Qualifications

• Active and maintained Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience in an office-based environment supporting administrative, operational, and/or business functions.

Responsibilities

• Performing and leading financial analysis, financial reporting, quality control, and providing financial management process improvement.
• Provide guidance on federal budgetary accounting and funds control and how to apply this to accounting events and general ledger entries.
• Apply technology solutions to accounting business processes, leveraging SharePoint and Power BI to collect and visualize data for improved decision making.
• Support business development activities, coaching and mentoring staff, and developing learning materials to strengthen skills.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Power BI

SharePoint

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

Our professionals help our clients to identify, evaluate, and solve some of their most complex challenges, assisting them in achieving their strategic goals and objectives to fulfill their mission. We help our clients transform their business processes, improve efficiency of operations, evaluate and improve internal controls, strengthen policies and controls, increase transparency and performance management, and comply with Federal laws and regulations.

The nature of our projects can be fluid and requires self-motivated individuals that are willing to develop solutions on their own or in a team of highly skilled professionals. Project team members are provided the opportunity to interact with our clients' senior management, as well as the opportunity to enhance their skills in the area of technical competency, business development, client service, leadership, project management, and people development.

Responsibilities of this role are as follows, to include but not limited to:

Performing and leading financial analysis, financial reporting, quality control, and providing financial management process improvement.

Provide guidance on federal budgetary accounting and funds control and how to apply this to accounting events and general ledger entries.

Apply technology solutions to accounting business processes. This includes leveraging SharePoint and Power BI to collect and visualize data to demonstrate the results of analyses and improved decision making.

In addition to client-facing responsibilities, this role will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal Guidehouse operations, and create a positive work environment for all Guidehouse employees.

• Assisting in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, developing proposals and white papers, participating in client and internal account meetings, and more
• Participating in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff
• Assisting in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills
• Support Guidehouse programs and initiatives for recruiting top talent to the company

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor's degree.
• FIVE (5) or more years of professional experience in an office-based environment supporting administrative, operational, and/or business functions

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Financial Management related License and/or Certification such as the CPA or CGFM.
• Experience with federal budgetary principles, financial analysis and reconciliation, and the USSGL.
• Experience with full cycle of accounting transactions and internal controls including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
• Experience with leading and providing technical direction to complex accounting challenges and providing auditable recommendations and solutions.
• Knowledge of and experience with Federal financial management activities, including but not necessarily limited to: federal accounting, federal financial statement audits and financial risk management.
• Federal accounting, including the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and Treasury Financial Manual, and knowledge of Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA).
• Knowledge of federal financial statements.
• Momentum Financials, SharePoint and PowerBI experience preferred; Understanding deficiencies communicated by the auditor, tracking audit PBC requests, responding to audit requests, developing corrective action plans, and executing remediation with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting and management financial statement assertions; and, Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
• Heightened attention to detail, and the ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
• Ability to view problems from multiple angles and apply a variety of solutions to solving them
• Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills
• Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission
• Passionate about reinvesting in the company you work for and representing the company's brand
• Demonstrates proven thorough abilities in the following areas: Demonstrates the ability to understand client needs, participate within a team environment, and communicate throughout internal and external network in a manner that allows for successful execution of tasks.
• Willingness to learn and participate in business development activities and internal firm objectives.

The 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

• 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.

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]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. guidehouse.com