Federal Financial Management Consultant

<p><b><u>Job Family</u>:</b></p>Management Consulting<p><br/><b><u>Travel Required</u>:</b></p>Up to 10%<p><br/><b><u>Clearance Required</u>:</b></p>Ability to Obtain Public Trust<p></p><p><b><u>What You Will Do:</u></b></p><p></p><p>The Senior Consultant /Managing Consultant will be expected to manage workstreams and contribute directly to financial reporting deliverables. Responsibilities should emphasize both technical quality and client-facing execution.</p><ul><li><p>Support preparation, review, and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, reconciliations, and management reporting packages.</p></li><li><p>Assess reporting processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements that support audit readiness and compliance.</p></li><li><p>Apply federal financial management concepts, including U.S. Standard General Ledger, Treasury reporting, OMB reporting guidance, and applicable accounting standards.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with client finance, accounting, budget, and program stakeholders to resolve data issues and document decisions.</p></li><li><p>Develop clear workpapers, issue logs, status updates, and executive-ready materials that explain findings and recommended actions.</p></li><li><p>Coach analysts or consultants on workstream tasks, quality expectations, and client communication norms.</p></li><li><p>Support proposal, account planning, or capability-building efforts related to federal financial management when needed.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What You Will Need:</u></b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related discipline.</p></li><li><p>Three(3) to Five(5) or more years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, financial management consulting, or a closely related field.</p></li><li><p>Experience supporting federal agencies, government contractors, or public-sector financial management environments.</p></li><li><p>Working knowledge of federal financial reporting and federal budgetary reporting concepts, reconciliations, internal controls, and year-end close activities.</p></li><li><p>Prior consulting experience with federal CFO organizations, financial statement audit support, Treasury reporting, GTAS, DATA Act, or OMB A-136 reporting activities.</p></li><li><p>Ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and translate technical findings into concise client-facing recommendations.</p></li><li><p>Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience using financial systems or business intelligence tools is beneficial.</p></li><li><p>Ability to meet federal client suitability, access, or clearance requirements where applicable.</p></li><li><p>Candidate must be able to obtain MBI clearance.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>What Would Be Nice To Have:</u></b></p><ul><li><p>CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, or similar professional certification.</p></li><li><p>Experience supervising junior team members and coordinating deliverables across cross-functional teams.</p></li></ul><h3></h3><p></p><p></p><p><br/><b><u>What We Offer</u>:</b></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Benefits include:</p><ul><li><p>Medical, Rx, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance</p></li><li><p>Personal and Family Sick Time &amp; Company Paid Holidays</p></li><li><p>Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus</p></li><li><p>Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance</p></li><li><p>401(k) Retirement Plan</p></li><li><p>Basic Life &amp; Supplemental Life</p></li><li><p>Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</p></li><li><p>Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability</p></li><li><p>Student Loan PayDown</p></li><li><p>Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development &amp; Learning Opportunities</p></li><li><p>Skills Development &amp; Certifications</p></li><li><p>Employee Referral Program</p></li><li><p>Corporate Sponsored Events &amp; Community Outreach</p></li><li><p>Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program</p></li><li><p>Mobility Stipend</p></li></ul><p></p><p><u><b>About Guidehouse</b></u></p><p>Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at <a href="mailto:RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com" rel="noopener noref