Managerial Cost Accounting Federal Subject Matter Expert; SME

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required: Up to 10%

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

• Support the Project Manager with establishing and maintaining project plans, risk management, and integrated master schedules to drive execution across interdependent work streams.
• 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.
• Lead rate and cost model development.
• 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.
• Mentor junior staff, manage team performance, and contribute to business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship management.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".
• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen.
• 6+ years of experience supporting governmental financial management, shared services, Working Capital Funds (WCF), or large-scale financial or cost accounting transformation programs.
• Experience supporting federal cost recovery funds or other federal Working Capital Fund environments.
• Experience leading cost modeling or cost accounting functions.
• Experience with managerial accounting functions and governance structures.
• Strong understanding of federal financial processes, including cost allocation, billing, budgeting, and financial reporting in a cost-recovery environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and financial concepts for executive audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling/analysis), PowerPoint (executive presentations), and Word.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace productivity suite Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• This is a hybrid role.

• Prior experience leading WCF transformation initiatives, including service catalog design and activity-based costing implementation.
• PMP, CPA, CGFM, or similar professional certification.
• Experience developing executive dashboards, visualization tools, and performance metrics (e.g., burn rates, net operating results).
• 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 $-$. 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.

• 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. 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.