Guidehouse

Department of War (DOW) Financial Management Consultant (Fayetteville, NC)

Guidehouse$70K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Secret or Top Secret Federal security clearance required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business or related field
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in finance, auditing, or accounting
  • Experience with federal accounting and audit processes preferred
  • Interest in obtaining CPA, CGFM, or related credential is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Help federal clients optimize their finance operations
  • Support audit readiness and remediation activities
  • Perform recurring testing of internal controls
  • Conduct root cause analysis for financial discrepancies
  • Collaborate with teams to trace and document auditability

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Full Job Description

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Our Department of War (DOW) Financial Management Consultants help federal clients optimize the operations of their finance organization, including supporting the audit readiness, accounting, logistics, property management, civilian pay, and procurement. Supports audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings. Performs recurring testing, such as testing internal controls, designing and executing Managers Internal Controls Programs (A-123). Provides targeted area support based on Component (e.g., performing root cause analysis for journal vouchers and FBWT variances, conducting PP&E audit remediation, etc.). Applies federal accounting, financial management, and audit knowledge/expertise when assisting with the development of solutions and providing recommendations to client.

This project team supports a Department of War (DOW) entity,and works across its multiple systems and processes. The individual would learn about the Federal accounting and audit processes, working with other component office teams and the headquarters team to trace and document auditability from the financial statement to the operational functions.  The candidate would be expected to build an understanding of accounting and financial processes and will be responsible for handling large volumes of data in excel, financial systems, or other databases. The candidate would need to be adaptable to learn Federal audit standards, DOW processes, and internal controls standards, which will be applied to document, recommend process improvement and implement process improvements to reach audit readiness.


What You Will Need:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.

    • Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUSTbe able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" security clearance.

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Business or related business field

  • THREE (3) or more years of relevant experience in financial, auditing, accounting or business (YOE will determine level of potential hire)


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Advanced Degree

  • FIVE (5) or more years of relevant experience in financial, auditing, accounting or business (YOE will determine level of potential hire)

  • Interest in obtaining CPA, CGFM or related credential

  • DOD experience, financial, systems, audit, and/or operational process understanding

  • Performing financial statement audits, audit readiness services or audit remediation and sustainment services within DoD or another Federal Government agency or department.


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 a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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Founded
2018

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