Guidehouse has an exciting opportunity for a DoD Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Specialist to join our Public Sector Financial Services team. Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. We help clients solve their toughest challenges and navigate significant change, by combining deep industry expertise, functional capabilities, and a radically different approach to client service.
We are looking for a DoD Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Specialist to join our team.
What You Will Do
- Perform financial statement analysis and reconciliation.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans (CAPs) to address audit findings and improve financial processes.
- Assist clients in preparing for and responding to financial audits, including gathering documentation, supporting auditor requests, and defending financial positions.
- Conduct internal control assessments and provide recommendations for strengthening control environments.
- Support the implementation of financial management systems and related process improvements.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on DoD financial regulations, policies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial improvement initiatives with broader organizational goals.
- Prepare and present reports, briefings, and other deliverables to clients and stakeholders.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff members.
- Stay abreast of changes in DoD financial management requirements and industry trends.
What You Will Need
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in federal financial management, DoD financial improvement, or audit remediation.
- Skills/Knowledge:
- In-depth knowledge of federal financial management regulations, including the DoD Financial Management Regulation (FMR).
- Experience with financial statement audits (e.g., GAO Yellow Book, OMB A-123).
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement corrective action plans.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
What Would Be Nice To Have
- Master’s degree or CPA certification.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Previous experience working in a consulting environment.
- Active DoD Secret clearance.
