Jobs · Finance · Virginia

Federal Financial Management Consultant

Guidehouse · McLean, VA · 3 wk ago
On-siteFinanceFull-time

Travel Required: Up to 10%. Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

What You Will Do

  • Manage workstreams and contribute directly to financial reporting deliverables, emphasizing both technical quality and client-facing execution.
  • Support preparation, review, and analysis of federal financial statements, notes, reconciliations, and management reporting packages.
  • Assess reporting processes, identify control gaps, and recommend practical improvements that support audit readiness and compliance.
  • Apply federal financial management concepts, including U.S. Standard General Ledger, Treasury reporting, OMB reporting guidance, and applicable accounting standards.
  • Coordinate with client finance, accounting, budget, and program stakeholders to resolve data issues and document decisions.
  • Develop clear workpapers, issue logs, status updates, and executive-ready materials that explain findings and recommended actions.
  • Coach analysts or consultants on workstream tasks, quality expectations, and client communication norms.
  • Support proposal, account planning, or capability-building efforts related to federal financial management when needed.

What You Will Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related discipline.
  • Three (3) to five (5) or more years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit readiness, financial management consulting, or a closely related field.
  • Experience supporting federal agencies, government contractors, or public-sector financial management environments.
  • Working knowledge of federal financial reporting and federal budgetary reporting concepts, reconciliations, internal controls, and year-end close activities.
  • Prior consulting experience with federal CFO organizations, financial statement audit support, Treasury reporting, GTAS, DATA Act, or OMB A-136 reporting activities.
  • Ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and translate technical findings into concise client-facing recommendations.
  • Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; experience using financial systems or business intelligence tools is beneficial.
  • Ability to meet federal client suitability, access, or clearance requirements where applicable. Candidate must be able to obtain MBI clearance.

What Would Be Nice To Have

  • CPA, CGFM, CDFM, PMP, or similar professional certification.
  • Experience supervising junior team members and coordinating deliverables across cross-functional teams.

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

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