Job Family:Management Consulting
Travel Required:Up to 10%
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:The Senior Consultant /Managing 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.
- Three(3) to Five(5) or more 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.
- Candidate must be able to 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
