Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Consultant
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Accounting
Financial Compliance, Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting, Auditor Accountant
Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 10%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
- Support a team conducting internal control assessments and testing in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
- Evaluating/testing business process internal controls, performing financial statement audits, and providing audit readiness support.
- Supporting management control programs.
- Conducting entity level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments.
- Providing 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 with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting and management financial statement assertions.
- 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. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
- Must be a US Citizen due to nature of client engagements.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, business analytics or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- One(1) to Three(3) years of experience in public-sector consulting.
- Strong knowledge of OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Interest in growing a career in Government/Federal consulting.
- Ability to synthesize information quickly and 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.
- This hybrid position role 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), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM).
- Knowledge of and experience with 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 $74,000.00-$. 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.
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 Pay Down 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.
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