Internal Controls Senior Consultant

Guidehouse•McLean, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Internal Controls Senior Consultant to support our federal client assess, document, test, and report on the effectiveness of their internal control environment. This role is ideal for a professional with experience supporting audit readiness, risk and control assessments, remediation activities, and compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and related federal internal control requirements. As an Internal Controls - Senior Consultant on our Federal Financial Services team, you will help clients optimize their financial operations. Specific responsibilities include: Support the annual internal control planning efforts to determine the scope of internal control assessment efforts and testing to be performed. Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting across a range of financial business process areas to include performing end-to-end business process walkthroughs and document business processes, assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and other applicable federal requirements. Develop, review, and validate internal control documentation, including risk control matrices, process narratives, flowcharts, deficiencies, and corrective action plans using Excel, Word, and Visio. Support deliverable quality standards through staff mentoring, coaching, training, workpaper review, and quality control within the internal controls area of expertise. Apply consulting experience to solve moderate to complex client problems and recommend practical improvements to internal control processes, guidance, and documentation. Participate in client and stakeholder discussions to influence processes within the job area and support the development of effective solutions. Manage assigned projects, workstreams, or processes, including planning, tracking, reviewing, and communicating progress against established objectives. In addition to client-facing responsibilities, this role will support important activities that contribute to the growth of our business, strengthen internal Guidehouse operations, and create a positive work environment for all Guidehouse employees. These activities include but are not limited to: Assist in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, develop proposals, and white papers, participate in client and internal account meetings, and more. Participate in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff. Assist in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills. Support Guidehouse programs and initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant consulting experience, including 2–5+ years of audit, internal controls, risk management, or compliance experience supporting federal agencies and/or corporate organizations.
Ability to obtain Public Trust security clearance
Understanding of OMB Circular A-123 and GAO internal control requirements related to internal controls planning, testing, and reporting as well as Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA).
Ability to lead client-facing technical workstreams with limited supervision, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with team members, clients, and external stakeholders while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and standardization.
Significant attention to detail, and the ability to translate internal control requirements into actionable documentation, testing, and remediation support.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and facilitation skills.
Experience developing or reviewing internal control documentation, including RCMs, process narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, deficiency descriptions, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel
US Citizenship is required
Candidates are required to be local to Washington, DC.

Nice To Haves

Strong preference for candidates with one of the following professional certifications: CPA, CGFM, CIA and/or CICA
Familiarity with Federal Government lending and financial assistance programs
Federal accounting knowledge, including the United States Standard General Ledger (USSGL) and Treasury Financial Manual, and knowledge of Federal Financial Management Improvement Act (FFMIA)
Experience supporting federal financial management, entity-level controls, business process controls, audit remediation, or internal control over reporting, operations, or compliance.
Experience mentoring junior staff and reviewing deliverables for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with client expectations.

Responsibilities

Support the annual internal control planning efforts to determine the scope of internal control assessment efforts and testing to be performed.
Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting across a range of financial business process areas to include performing end-to-end business process walkthroughs and document business processes, assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and other applicable federal requirements.
Develop, review, and validate internal control documentation, including risk control matrices, process narratives, flowcharts, deficiencies, and corrective action plans using Excel, Word, and Visio.
Support deliverable quality standards through staff mentoring, coaching, training, workpaper review, and quality control within the internal controls area of expertise.
Apply consulting experience to solve moderate to complex client problems and recommend practical improvements to internal control processes, guidance, and documentation.
Participate in client and stakeholder discussions to influence processes within the job area and support the development of effective solutions.
Manage assigned projects, workstreams, or processes, including planning, tracking, reviewing, and communicating progress against established objectives.
Assist in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, develop proposals, and white papers, participate in client and internal account meetings, and more.
Participate in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff.
Assist in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills.
Support Guidehouse programs and initiatives.

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