Federal Financial Management Senior Consultant

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is currently seeking financial management professionals to support our Federal Civilian Agencies (FCA) Energy & Environment clients.  This group of clients includes Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, and National Science Foundation.

Incoming Senior Consultants will work with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) organizations to help them address their most pressing challenges in internal control, financial reporting, and process optimization.

This role may require up to 5 days per week on‑site at client or Guidehouse offices in the Washington, DC Metro Area, depending on client needs.

Responsibilities:

• Support financial statement audit cycle, strategy and execution, oversight and reporting, and development of audit infrastructure.

• Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book principles.

• Support audit remediation, including Agency-wide remediation support and development of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).

• Lead internal control design and testing.

• Support development of analytic products, reconciliations, automation of controls, data pipelines, dashboards, or automation workflows.

• Facilitate client working sessions and support senior client stakeholders.

• Collaborate across Guidehouse practice areas to bring integrated solutions that combine strategy, technology, and operations.

• Support new business by contributing to account growth strategies, preparing proposal responses to the Government, and developing client relationships.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, finance, accounting, operations, or analytical roles, preferably supporting public sector or highly regulated environments.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.

• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and be a US Citizen.

• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments, especially when tackling unstructured problems.

• Strong attention to detail, well organized, and able to self-prioritize multiple activities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• This hybrid position role may require up to 1-5 days on-site either at the Guidehouse or Client's office  

• This hybrid position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of DC 

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Advanced degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Management/Administration.

• One or more professional certifications strongly preferred, such as CPA, CIA, PMP, CGFM, and/or CDFM.

• Experience supporting financial systems and providing financial management support, including audit/audit readiness, audit remediation, internal controls, and process improvement.

• Demonstrated knowledge of IT auditing standards and guidance.

• Willingness to learn, use, and apply emerging technologies to solve business challenges.

• Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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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