DoD Financial Management Consultant

Guidehouse • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

Our DOD Financial Management Consultant helps federal clients optimize the operations of their finance organization, including supporting the audit readiness, accounting, logistics, property management, civilian pay, and procurement. Supports audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings. Performs recurring testing, such as testing internal controls, designing and executing Managers Internal Controls Programs (A-123). Provides targeted area support based on Component (e.g., performing root cause analysis for journal vouchers and FBWT variances, conducting PP&E audit remediation, etc.). Applies federal accounting, financial management, and audit knowledge/expertise when assisting with the development of solutions and providing recommendations to client. The project team supports the Department of Defense (DOD) entity, and works across its multiple systems and processes. The individual would learn about the Federal accounting and audit processes, working with other component office teams and the headquarters team to trace and document auditability from the financial statement to the operational functions. The candidate would be expected to build an understanding of accounting and financial processes and will be responsible for handling large volumes of data in excel, financial systems, or other databases. The candidate would need to be adaptable to learn Federal audit standards, DOD processes, and internal controls standards, which will be applied to document, recommend process improvement and implement process improvements to reach audit readiness. This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to move into or grow a career in Federal financial management and will provide the opportunity for long-term career trajectory in Federal financial consulting.

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, or Business or related business field
• TWO (2) or more years of relevant experience in financial, auditing, accounting or business (YOE will determine level of potential hire)

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Degree
• Interest in obtaining CPA, CGFM or related credential
• DOD experience, financial, systems, audit, and/or operational process understanding
• Performing financial statement audits, audit readiness services or audit remediation and sustainment services within DoD or another Federal Government agency or department.

Responsibilities

• Supports audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings.
• Performs recurring testing, such as testing internal controls, designing and executing Managers Internal Controls Programs (A-123).
• Provides targeted area support based on Component (e.g., performing root cause analysis for journal vouchers and FBWT variances, conducting PP&E audit remediation, etc.).
• Applies federal accounting, financial management, and audit knowledge/expertise when assisting with the development of solutions and providing recommendations to client.
• Expected to build an understanding of accounting and financial processes and will be responsible for handling large volumes of data in excel, financial systems, or other databases.
• Adaptable to learn Federal audit standards, DOD processes, and internal controls standards, which will be applied to document, recommend process improvement and implement process improvements to reach audit readiness.

Benefits

• 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 Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees