Federal Audit and Accounting Sr. Specialist

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse provides a range of advisory services and support to improve the processes and capabilities surrounding the development, defense, execution, reporting, and process analysis of activities required support the non-budgetary side of IC CFO. In this support, we provide guidance on financial management (FM) activities and systems in order to achieve, improve, and sustain appropriate accountability for all other IC priorities. You will work with a team to support the development and implementation of strategies for improvement of systems and processes related to financial accounting and auditability for IC funds. This role will include substantive review and assessment over impacts to the IC for relevant audit and accounting guidance and regulatory updates, including but not limited to OMB A-136, Treasury TFM, and Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards. You will also work with a team to perform analysis over IC AFRs to develop insights into progress and challenges for senior leadership. You will assist with evaluating, modifying, writing financial management white papers and policies.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
Bachelor's Degree
THREE (3) + years of financial management supporting Federal government (DOD or IC customers)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
CPA or other accounting certification
Familiarity with federal audit and accounting standards (SFFAS, GAGAS, etc)
Ability to review and understand technical accounting requirements and translate them to non-accounting stakeholders
Ability to work with diverse stakeholders from across the federal government to develop and document solutions for audit and accounting challenges
Attention to detail, organization, proactiveness, and sense of urgency

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of strategies for improvement of systems and processes related to financial accounting and auditability for IC funds.
Perform substantive review and assessment over impacts to the IC for relevant audit and accounting guidance and regulatory updates, including but not limited to OMB A-136, Treasury TFM, and Statement of Federal Financial Accounting Standards.
Perform analysis over IC AFRs to develop insights into progress and challenges for senior leadership.
Assist with evaluating, modifying, writing financial management white papers and policies.

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