DoD Internal Controls Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

Experienced Internal Control Senior Consultant will support the overall execution of the Navy’s compliance efforts with regards to OMB Circular A-123, Government Accountability Office, and various other laws and regulations. The Senior Consultant will be responsible to help drive various activities such as process documentation,  risk assessments, internal controls testing. The Senior Consultant must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and a skilled communicator, familiar with Federal financial management, ready to fill a client-facing role in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Manage own workload and junior staff to produce work products in accordance with project timelines.

• Prepare OMB Circular A-123 assessment scoping documents, kick-off meeting materials, and project plans/timeline.

• Perform business process risk assessments and design risk-based test procedures.

• Develop, review, and update new or existing business process cycle memorandums.

• Prepare walkthrough questions, coordinate scheduling of walkthroughs with various stakeholders/oversee walkthroughs, document information obtained, and request Provided by Client (PBCs) documentation.

• Perform end-to-end walkthroughs of business processes, documenting business processes and controls, testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and reporting on deficiencies.

• Request and review documentation to identify controls and/or test that controls are in place and functioning.

• Assess the impact of new guidance on financial operations and supporting the implementation of new guidance.

• Apply a variety of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques

• Produce a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, presentations, and others.

• Support stakeholder engagement, understanding, and relationships.

• Synthesize information quickly and learning new skills.

• Conduct research to investigate client needs and work collaboratively with your team to formulate and recommend solutions.

• Produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in accordance with project timelines.

• Create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations.

• Participate in client-facing discussions and meetings.

What You Will Need:

• Ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance 

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

• THREE (3) years of progressive 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.

• Must have one following professional certifications prior to start date: CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM or CDFM.

• Strong organization and communication skills to be able to juggle various tasks, incorporate feedback from various stakeholders, and communicate effectively with the appropriate audience groups.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Knowledge of OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, and current GAO, OMB, and Treasury regulations and requirements.

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• Demonstrates knowledge of federal accounting and auditing standards and guidance in relation to:

  • Federal financial statement auditing

  • Internal controls

  • Financial reporting

• Experience with DoD and/or the Department of the Navy.

• Demonstrates abilities and success with identifying and addressing client needs: actively participating in client discussions and meetings; communicating a broad range of Firm services; preparing concise, accurate documents.

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 an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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