Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control Senior

Guidehouse • Washington, DC

24d • $98,000 - $163,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This hybrid position requires up to 10% travel and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance. The role involves leading and managing teams in conducting internal control assessments and testing according to OMB Circular A-123 requirements. Responsibilities include evaluating and testing business process internal controls, performing financial statement audits, providing audit readiness support, and managing control programs. The role also entails conducting entity-level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments. Additionally, it involves providing audit support and remediation activities, such as reviewing deficiencies, responding to audit requests, developing corrective action plans, and executing remediation focused on internal controls over financial reporting and management financial statement assertions. The position may require 2-3 days on-site at the client's office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"
• Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen
• 3+ years of experience in public-sector consulting
• 2+ years leading/supporting OMB Circular A-123 initiatives
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Interest in growing a career in Government/Federal consulting
• Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills, view problems, apply a variety of analytical solutions, and participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
• Ability to work in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to utilize project management best practices within an organization to produce high quality deliverables in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
• Knowledge of and experience with federal financial management activities, including but not limited to federal accounting, financial statement audits, audit readiness, audit remediation, internal control assessment, financial risk management, and other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance.
• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace Suite

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team conducting internal control assessments and testing in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 requirements
• Evaluating/testing business process internal controls, performing financial statement audits, and providing audit readiness support
• Supporting management control programs
• Conducting entity level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments
• Providing audit support and remediation activities such as reviewing deficiencies communicated by the auditor, tracking and responding to audit requests, developing corrective action plans, and executing remediation with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting and management financial statement assertions

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: Senior