Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Senior

Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

• Lead and manage a team conducting internal control assessments and testing in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 requirements
• Evaluate and test business process internal controls, perform financial statement audits, and provide audit readiness support
• Support management control programs
• Conduct entity‑level controls, risk management and fraud risk assessments
• Provide audit support and remediation activities, such as reviewing deficiencies communicated by the auditor, tracking and responding to audit requests, developing corrective action plans, and executing remediation focusing on internal controls over financial reporting and management financial statement assertions

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"
• Candidate must be located within the United States and be a US citizen
• 3+ years of experience in public‑sector consulting
• 2+ years of leading/supporting OMB Circular A-123 initiatives
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Interest in growing a career in Government/Federal consulting
• Ability to synthesize information quickly, learn new skills, view problems, apply a variety of analytical solutions, and participate in client‑facing discussions and meetings
• Ability to work in teams to produce high‑impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast‑paced environment
• Willingness to utilize project management best practices within an organization to produce high‑quality deliverables in a timely manner
• Hybrid position may require up to 2–3 days on‑site at the client’s office

• Master’s degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), or Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
• Knowledge of federal financial management activities, including but not limited to federal accounting, financial statement audits, audit readiness, audit remediation, internal control assessment, financial risk management, and other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance
• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and requirements
• Proficiency in Google Workspace Suite

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000 to $163,000. Compensation decisions depend on skill sets, experience, training, security clearances, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package reflecting 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

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.