Guidehouse

Management Consultant - Defense & Security, Internal Controls & Fraud

Guidehouse • $113K — $188K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, change management, or business management
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a 'SECRET' security clearance, with preference for candidates with an active clearance
  • Experience in leading teams and directly engaging with senior stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of business process documentation and internal controls
  • Experience identifying and addressing financial and fraud risks
  • Proficient analytical, communication, and client-facing skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead teams to document current processes and controls while identifying financial and fraud risks
  • Guide business process documentation and develop methodologies for safeguarding Federal funds
  • Conduct control reviews over cash disbursements to standardize business processes
  • Enhance documentation, controls, and audit trails over financial processes
  • Advise senior Federal stakeholders on financial management and risk reporting
  • Support business development efforts, including proposal writing and pricing initiatives

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Student Loan PayDown Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Personal Development Opportunities
  • Skills Development and Certifications
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
  • Mobility Stipend
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:
Up to 25%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking financial management professionals in support of a Department of War client. As a leader on the team, you will:

  • Lead teams in documenting current state processes and controls, conducting site visits and walkthroughs, proactively identifying financial and fraud risks, and partnering with senior leadership on control remediation and process improvements.
  • Lead teams in business process documentation, flowcharts, SOPs, and review methodologies to safeguard Federal funds.
  • Conduct control reviews over cash disbursements to support clients in standardized business processes.
  • Strengthen documentation, controls, and audit trails over funds and processes.
  • Advise senior Federal stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes in financial management, audit readiness, and risk reporting.
  • Support business development efforts, including proposal writing, technical solutioning, and pricing support.


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
  • Bachelor's degree
  • SEVEN (7)+ years of experience in accounting, finance, audit, change management, or business management
  • Experience leading teams and working directly with senior stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of business process documentation, internal controls, and audit readiness
  • Experience identifying and mitigating financial and fraud risks.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills
  • Ability to support proposal development, technical solutioning, and pricing activities


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Experience supporting Federal clients
  • Experience with cash disbursement controls and business process reviews
  • Experience with site visits, walkthroughs, and process mapping
  • Knowledge of Federal financial management, audit readiness, and risk reporting
  • Experience with internal controls, fraud detection, or forensic analysis


The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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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Size
8,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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