DoW Internal Control Specialist

Guidehouse•Tysons Corner, VA

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About The Position

The DoW Internal Control Specialist helps Department of Defense clients optimize their internal control environments and address client pain points. The role supports audit remediation, recurring internal control testing, and targeted support for areas such as assets and liabilities. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, with approved clearance adjudication required before onboarding.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Secret security clearance; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
At least one year of FM-related experience.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret or higher-level security clearance.
Department of War (DoW) experience.
CPA, CGFM, or CDFM certification.
Experience with financial statement audits, audit remediation, or internal control implementation.
Experience performing recurring testing, including testing internal controls and designing and executing Manager’s Internal Controls Programs (Risk Manager’s Internal Control Program).

Responsibilities

Support audit remediation, including developing or updating process documentation such as narratives and flow charts.
Develop and implement corrective action plans to address findings.
Perform recurring testing of internal controls.
Design and execute internal control programs.
Provide targeted area support based on the client Component, such as assets or liabilities.