Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

The Federal Financial Management Consultant will be expected to manage workstreams and contribute directly to financial reporting deliverables. Responsibilities should emphasize both technical quality and client-facing execution.

• Support preparation, review, and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, reconciliations, and management reporting packages.

• Assess reporting processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements that support audit readiness and compliance.

• Apply federal financial management concepts, including U.S. Standard General Ledger, Treasury reporting, OMB reporting guidance, and applicable accounting standards.

• Coordinate with client finance, accounting, budget, and program stakeholders to resolve data issues and document decisions.

• Develop clear workpapers, issue logs, status updates, and executive-ready materials that explain findings and recommended actions.

• Coach analysts or consultants on workstream tasks, quality expectations, and client communication norms.

• Support proposal, account planning, or capability-building efforts related to federal financial management when needed.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related discipline.

• Minimum Five(5) years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, financial management consulting, or a closely related field.

• Experience supporting federal agencies, government contractors, or public-sector financial management environments.

• Working knowledge of federal financial reporting and federal budgetary reporting concepts, reconciliations, internal controls, and year-end close activities.

• Prior consulting experience with federal CFO organizations, financial statement audit support, Treasury reporting, GTAS, DATA Act, or OMB A-136 reporting activities.

• Ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and translate technical findings into concise client-facing recommendations.

• Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience using financial systems or business intelligence tools is beneficial.

• Ability to meet federal client suitability, access, or clearance requirements where applicable.

• Must be US Citizen and must be able to obtain obtain MBI clearance.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, or similar professional certification.

• Experience supervising junior team members and coordinating deliverables across cross-functional teams.

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