Internal Controls Managing Consultant

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

• Manage project timelines and staff work product review and delivery to client.

• Prepare OMB Circular A-123 assessment scoping documents, kick-off meeting materials, and project plans/timeline.

• Perform business process risk assessments and design risk-based test procedures.

• Develop, review, and update new or existing business process cycle memorandums.

• Prepare walkthrough questionnaires, coordinate scheduling of walkthroughs with various sites, lead/oversee walkthroughs, document information obtained, and request Provided by Client (PBCs) documentation.

• Perform end-to-end walkthroughs of business processes, documenting business processes and controls, testing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and reporting on deficiencies.

• Request and review documentation to identify controls and/or test that controls are in place and functioning.

• Assess the impact of new guidance on financial operations and supporting the implementation of new guidance.

• Apply a variety of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills and techniques

• Produce a variety of communications from informal email interactions with clients to formal memos, issue papers, presentations, executive briefings, and others.

• Support stakeholder engagement, understanding, and relationships.

• Synthesize information quickly and learning new skills.

• Conduct research to investigate client needs and work collaboratively with your team to formulate and recommend solutions.

• Produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in accordance with project timelines.

• Create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations.

• Lead in client-facing discussions and meetings.

• Lead multiple staff consultants responsible for multiple areas, provide technical knowledge of tasks to be completed, review staff deliverables, and effectively manage to project plan due dates

What You Will Need:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET federal security clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree

• FIVE (5) years experience supporting audit readiness, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with GAAP, SFFAS, OMB policies for Federal Government Agencies or large or large, complex companies (greater than 1,000) employees

• Experience performing financial statement audits, financial Internal Controls or financial audit remediation and sustainment services within DoD, another Federal Government agency, or large (1000+ personnel) commercial organizations.

• At minimum, one of the following professional certifications: CPA, CISA, CIA, CGFM or CDFM.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET federal security clearance

• Advanced Degree

• Federal accounting experience, including the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and Treasury Financial Manual (TFM), and knowledge of Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA).

• Expert knowledge of OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A, and current GAO, OMB, and Treasury regulations and requirements.

• GAAP / GAGAS / ICOFR experience.

• Direct experience evaluating federal financial business process controls.

• Strong organization and communication skills to be able to juggle various tasks, incorporate feedback from various stakeholders, and communicate effectively with the appropriate audience groups.

What We Offer:

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.

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 Develop