Job Family:Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required:Up to 10%
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:o Support the Project Manager with establishing and maintaining project plans, risk management, and integrated master schedules to drive execution across interdependent workstreams.
o Direct the design and implementation of cost allocation and billing models, including activity-based costing, service catalog development, and standardized financial data structures to support full cost recovery.
o Lead rate and cost model development.
o Ensure compliance with federal financial management standards, accounting standards, and internal controls (e.g., GAAP, FASAB, FAR, SFFAS 4 & SFFAS 10) and lead audit readiness and documentation efforts.
o Mentor junior staff, manage team performance, and contribute to business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship management.
What You Will Need:o Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
o Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
o Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
o 6+ years of experience supporting governmental financial management, shared services,
Working Capital Funds (WCF), or large-scale financial or cost accounting transformation programs.
o Experience supporting federal cost recovery funds or other federal
Working Capital Fund environments.o Experience leading cost modeling or cost accounting functions.
o Experience with managerial accounting functions and governance structures.
o Strong understanding of federal financial processes, including cost allocation, billing, budgeting, and financial reporting in a cost-recovery environment.
o Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and financial concepts for executive audiences.
o Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling/analysis), PowerPoint (executive presentations), and Word.
o Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace productivity suite Docs, Sheets, and Slides
o This is a hybrid role.
What Would Be Nice To Have:o Prior experience leading WCF transformation initiatives, including service catalog design and activity-based costing implementation.
o PMP, CPA, CGFM, or similar professional certification.
o Experience developing executive dashboards, visualization tools, and performance metrics (e.g., burn rates, net operating results).
o Experience supporting audit readiness, internal controls, and compliance activities aligned with GAAP, FASAB, and OMB A-123.
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