Associate Director - Defense & Security Internal Controls & Business Process Transformation

Guidehouse•Houston, TX

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking financial management professionals to support Department of Defense clients. The role draws on expertise across financial management, accounting, audit, internal controls, business process mapping, risk assessment, change management, and strategic communication. Work includes applying knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, ICOFR, DoD financial management policies and organizational structures, audit remediation and sustainment, financial statement reporting and analysis, ERP-related compliance trends, OMB policies and federal financial management systems, and DoD acquisition, inventory, property, and material management. The Associate Director leads complex client engagements involving financial management transformation, internal controls, audit readiness, fraud risk management, and business process improvement. The role advises senior client leaders, directs teams and engagement delivery, develops staff, and contributes to business development and client relationships. Travel is up to 25%. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, with approved clearance adjudication required before onboarding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 10 years of experience in financial management, accounting, audit, internal controls, fraud risk management, business process improvement, consulting, or related disciplines.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Secret security clearance; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.
Experience leading teams and interacting directly with senior executives and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret or higher-level security clearance.
CPA, CFE, CIA, CGFM, PMP, or another relevant professional certification.
Department of Defense financial management, audit, or internal controls experience.
Experience with fraud investigations, fraud risk assessments, or enterprise risk management programs.
Experience with OMB A-123, FIAR, audit remediation, corrective action plans, and compliance testing.
Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and conducting site-based assessments.
Experience using data analytics, automation, AI, or continuous monitoring to improve internal controls and business processes.
Prior consulting experience within a professional services organization.
External and internal audit experience.
Deep understanding of business process documentation, internal controls, governance, risk management, and audit readiness.
Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and fraud risks.
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and client management skills.
Experience leading complex initiatives in large federal organizations, preferably within the Department of Defense.
Experience managing multiple workstreams, budgets, staffing, and client priorities.
Ability to support proposal development, technical solutioning, and pricing efforts.

Responsibilities

Lead complex DoD client engagements focused on financial management transformation, internal controls, audit readiness, fraud risk management, and business process improvement.
Advise senior client leadership on operational effectiveness, governance, risk, compliance, and financial stewardship.
Assess, design, and implement internal control frameworks and corrective action strategies.
Oversee business process documentation, process optimization, risk assessments, and control modernization.
Direct teams conducting audit readiness, remediation, testing, and compliance activities across financial and operational processes.
Identify financial, operational, and fraud risks and develop solutions to strengthen organizational performance.
Lead client workshops, site visits, stakeholder interviews, and executive briefings.
Mentor and develop consulting staff; provide engagement leadership, quality oversight, and performance coaching.
Support business development, including capture support, proposal development, technical solutioning, pricing, and client relationship expansion.
Collaborate across Guidehouse practices to deliver financial management, analytics, automation, and risk management solutions to defense clients.