Senior Internal Controls Advisor - Federal

Guidehouse; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance & Accounting Consulting professional to support a Homeland Security agency in the United States. The role focuses on internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR), risk assessments, and audit readiness, with opportunities to strengthen policy and control environments across federal programs.

You will collaborate with client leadership and Guidehouse teams to evaluate processes, document findings, and develop remediation actions while growing your expertise in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, internal controls or related field.
• Knowledge of ICOFR, OMB Circular A-123, audit liaison, and risk management preferred.
• Experience with federal financial management activities and public sector accounting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support internal control planning and ICOFR testing.
• Assist with audit liaison and remediation activities.
• Develop and maintain financial risk registers and risk mitigation plans.
• Prepare documentation and communications for client deliverables and leadership.

Skills

Financial management

Internal controls

Audit

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Finance & Accounting Consulting professional to support a Homeland Security agency in the United States. The role focuses on internal controls over financial reporting (ICOFR), risk assessments, and audit readiness, with opportunities to strengthen policy and control environments across federal programs.

You will collaborate with client leadership and Guidehouse teams to evaluate processes, document findings, and develop remediation actions while growing your expertise in