Guidehouse

Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Consultant

Guidehouse • $74K — $124K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required due to nature of client engagements.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, or related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in public-sector consulting.
  • Deep understanding of OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
  • Strong organizational and communication abilities.
  • Interest in a government/federal consulting career.
  • Capacity for rapid learning and analytical problem-solving in client settings.

Responsibilities

  • Support internal control assessments per OMB Circular A-123 guidelines.
  • Evaluate business process internal controls and perform financial statement audits.
  • Assist with management control programs and risk assessments.
  • Conduct entity-level controls and fraud risk assessments to mitigate risks.
  • Aid in audit support by developing corrective action plans and tracking deficiencies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
  • Paid sick time and holidays for personal and family care.
  • Eligibility for discretionary incentive bonuses.
  • Support for parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • 401(k) plan to help secure retirement savings.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and childcare expenses.
  • Scholarship reimbursement and personal development opportunities.
  • Programs for employee referrals and community outreach events.
  • Emergency back-up childcare program for working parents.
  • Mobility stipend to support workforce flexibility.
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

  • Support a team conducting internal control assessments and testing in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
  • Evaluating/testing business process internal controls, performing financial statement audits, and providing audit readiness support
  • Supporting management control programs.
  • Conducting entity level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments.
  • Providing audit support and remediation activities such as reviewing deficiencies communicated by the auditor, tracking and 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.


What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
  • Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, business analytics or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • One(1) to Three(3) years of experience in public-sector consulting.
  • Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Interest in growing a career in Government/Federal consulting
  • Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills, view problems, apply a variety of analytical solutions, and participate in client-facing discussions and meetings.
  • Ability to work in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to utilize project management best practices within an organization to produce high quality deliverables in a timely manner.
  • This hybrid position role may require up to 2 - 3 days on-site at the Client's office.


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Master's degree.
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM).
  • Knowledge of and experience with federal financial management activities, including but not limited to federal accounting, financial statement audits, audit readiness, audit remediation, internal control assessment, financial risk management, and other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance.
  • Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace Suite


The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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 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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8,000 employees
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Founded
2018

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