Financial Analyst

Job Family:
Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

The Financial Analyst SME supports a Department of Justice (DOJ) component by delivering advanced financial analysis, data validation, and internal control support across multiple federal financial management systems. This role enhances the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of debt‑related financial processing and reporting, contributing directly to a high‑performing team focused on strengthening financial operations and enabling sustainable, data‑driven improvements.

• Review financial transactions, debtor payments, and third‑party disbursements to ensure actions are legal, proper, and compliant with federal requirements.
• Validate payees and payment allocations in case management and financial systems and ensure alignment across financial documentation.
• Execute monthly suspended disbursement reviews, identify root causes, and assist in remediation.
• Evaluate data captured in case management and financial systems to identify inconsistencies and propose corrective actions.
• Conduct trend analysis and continuous monitoring of high‑risk areas to detect process weaknesses, delays, or anomalies.
• Support internal control activities, including documentation reviews, identification of control gaps, and recommendations to strengthen financial operations.
• Develop dashboards, reporting templates, and analytics for senior leadership.
• Track recommendations, corrective actions, and follow‑up testing to validate improvements.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements and provide clear, concise analytical insights to DOJ leadership.

• 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.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum SIX (6) years of federal financial management, accounting, or auditing experience.

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CGFM, PMP, or similar.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and federal accounting standards.
• Experience with federal financial systems, ideally UFMS, CDCS, or Treasury systems.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL).
• Federal project management experience.
• Active or Ability to obtain Public Trust.
• Experience reviewing records to confirm compliance with rules and regulations.
• Prior knowledge or experience with government audits.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$.

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.

• 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.

Guidehouse is a global AI‑led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.