Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Secret
What You Will Do:
Risk, Controls, and Compliance Delivery
- Support day‑to‑day documentation of internal controls and support internal control remediation and improvement efforts
- Conduct on‑site and remote reviews of controls including stakeholder interviews, control walkthroughs, and testing
- Drive accuracy and completeness of deliverables through workpaper review, data validation, synthesis of findings, and preparation of client-ready outputs
Project & Team Leadership
- May help manage and coordinate small teams; guide task planning, assign work, and maintain quality across multiple workstreams
- Support onboarding and training of junior staff and reinforce consistent application of methodologies
Client Engagement & Reporting
- Lead recurring client meetings; resolve issues, clarify requirements, and translate technical assessments into actionable recommendations
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
- FIVE (5) or more years of experience across risk management, internal controls, accounting, or federal compliance reviews
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited oversight.
- Strong familiarity with site visits and walk throughs of internal controls
- Experience managing workflows, clearing deliverable backlogs, and maintaining high‑quality execution
- Ability to develop structured workpapers, conduct analyses, and prepare findings and recommendations
- Strong communication skills including clear reporting, stakeholder engagement, and client presentation
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with an Accounting Concentration
- Approximately 7+ years of experience across risk management, internal controls, accounting, or federal compliance reviews
- Experience supporting large-scale federal programs and reviews tied to cash disbursements
The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. 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
