Financial Improvement Audit Readiness Specialist

Guidehouse • Huntsville, AL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Guidehouse is currently seeking financial management professionals in support of our Department of Defense client. These teammates will bring a vast range of experiences across financial management, accounting, audit, internal controls, business process remediation, change management, and strategic communication. Our Guidehouse team will provide: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), DoD financial management policies and procedures and DoD organizational structures. Expert support for audit remediation, sustainment, and financial statement reporting and analysis. Understanding of current trends in enhancing compliance with accounting and auditing standards within an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP). Understanding of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies and federal financial management systems. Understanding of DoD acquisition, inventory, property and material management.

Requirements

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• TWO (2) or more years of experience supporting federal audit remediation efforts, including audit liaison, internal controls testing, corrective action planning, and accelerated audit strategies, with experience in accounting, audit, budget, finance, internal controls, and business process improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to develop and clearly present information using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, AI platforms, and Power BI.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with both internal team members and clients.
• Proven capability to take initiative, anticipate needs, and work independently with minimal guidance.
• Experience in Enterprise Risk Management, including risk assessments, control evaluation, internal controls, audits, and OMB Circular A-123 requirements.
• Brief clients and stakeholders professionally in high visibility environments.
• Ability to manage multiple client needs simultaneously and deliver timely results.

Responsibilities

• Provide knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), DoD financial management policies and procedures and DoD organizational structures.
• Provide expert support for audit remediation, sustainment, and financial statement reporting and analysis.
• Provide understanding of current trends in enhancing compliance with accounting and auditing standards within an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP).
• Provide understanding of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies and federal financial management systems.
• Provide understanding of DoD acquisition, inventory, property and material management.

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