Senior Financial Analysis and Reporting Consultant

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance & Accounting professional in Washington, DC with an active Top Secret clearance to lead financial analysis, reporting, and controls improvements. You will guide budgetary accounting, funds control, and apply Power BI for data visualization to support decision making.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of office-based experience, with opportunities in business development and client services. Travel is None.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience in an office-based environment.
• Active and maintained Top Secret federal or DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform and lead financial analysis, financial reporting, quality control, and improve financial management processes.
• Provide guidance on federal budgetary accounting and funds control and relate to general ledger entries.
• Apply technology solutions to accounting processes using SharePoint and Power BI for data collection and visualization.

Skills

Financial analysis

Power BI

SharePoint

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required: None

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:

• 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.
• 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.

Compensation:

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:

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. 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.

All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process. If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. 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.

Location: US - DC, Washington

Type: Full time