Guidehouse

Federal Internal Controls Consultant

Guidehouse$88K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or business management.
  • 3+ years of experience in audit response, internal controls, and financial management.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD SECRET security clearance.
  • Familiarity with GAAP, SFFAS, and OMB policies.
  • Knowledge of federal financial management activities and relevant laws.

Responsibilities

  • Support planning and execution of Entity Level Control assessments.
  • Conduct interviews and analyze controls for governance and risk management evaluations.
  • Develop reports and presentations documenting assessment outcomes and recommendations.
  • Assist in compliance reviews related to OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
  • Evaluate fraud risks and help maintain fraud risk registers.
  • Support annual risk assessments and maintain compliance documents.
  • Collaborate with clients and project teams to deliver effective results.

Benefits

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

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

This role supports the Department of the Navy in strengthening internal controls, risk management, fraud risk management, and compliance programs. The position focuses on supporting Entity Level Control (ELC) assessments, OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B and Appendix C compliance reviews, and fraud risk management assessments designed to improve governance, accountability, and organizational performance.

The role requires a motivated professional who can work both independently and as part of a team to analyze information, assess risks and controls, and develop client-ready deliverables. Team members will interact with client personnel, support project execution, and build experience in internal controls, risk management, compliance, and Federal financial management.

Primary Responsibilities

Entity Level Control (ELC) Assessments

  • Support the planning and execution of Entity Level Control assessments and testing activities.

  • Conduct interviews, surveys, and document reviews to evaluate governance, oversight, risk management, and internal control activities.

  • Analyze information to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

  • Develop workpapers, reports, and presentations documenting assessment results and recommendations.

OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B and C Compliance Reviews

  • Support assessments of agency compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B requirements related to Government charge card programs.

  • Assist in evaluating compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix C requirements related to improper payments.

  • Review policies, procedures, internal controls, and supporting documentation to identify compliance gaps and risks.

  • Assist in developing findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.

Fraud Risk Management Program Assessments

  • Support fraud risk assessments by identifying and analyzing fraud risks across programs and business processes.

  • Assist in developing and maintaining fraud risk registers and risk inventories.

  • Evaluate fraud prevention, detection, and monitoring controls.

  • Document assessment results and support the development of risk mitigation recommendations.

Risk Management and Internal Control Support

  • Support annual risk assessment and internal control review activities.

  • Assist with maintaining risk registers, issue trackers, and corrective action plans.

  • Conduct analysis of control deficiencies and support remediation efforts.

  • Assist in preparing annual assurance and compliance reporting documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Collect, analyze, and synthesize information from interviews, documents, and data sources.

  • Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities to improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency.

  • Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentations, meeting summaries, and other project deliverables.

  • Conduct research on Federal regulations, policies, and leading practices.

  • Support policy and procedure reviews and updates related to risk management, internal controls, and fraud risk management.

  • Collaborate with project teams and client stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

What You Will Need:

  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.

  • Bachelors Degree in accounting or business management related field from an accredited institution.

  • THREE (3) or more years of progressive experience supporting audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoDsecurityclearance; or higher-level clearance

  • Masters degree

  • Experience supporting audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant OMB policies for State or Federal Government agencies or large, complex companies (greater than 1,000) employees.

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)

  • Strong organizational and communication skills

  • Interest in growing a career inGovernment/Federal/Defenseand National Security 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

  • 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.


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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