Federal Financial Management Senior Consultant
Guidehouse · Arlington, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteFinance$98k–$163k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings using .
- Requirements: The posting has "What You Will Need" which includes experience, degree, skills, etc. This could be Requirements or Qualifications. We need to decide sections. The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can map.
" What You Will Need" includes:
- Five(5) years of relevant professional experience in consulting, finance, accounting, operations, or analytical roles, preferably supporting public sector or highly regulated environments.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments, especially when tackling unstructured problems.
- Strong attention to detail, well organized, and able to self-prioritize multiple activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- This hybrid position role requires up to 4-5 days on-site at the Client's office in Washington, DC. This hybrid position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC. Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and be a US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
We could split into Requirements (experience, degree) and Skills (proficiency, communication, etc.) and Qualifications (certifications etc). But we have also "What Would Be Nice To Have" which includes advanced degree, certifications, experience supporting financial systems, IT auditing standards, willingness to learn emerging tech, active public trust preferred.
We also have Pay: "The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00."
We have Benefits: list under "What We Offer": Benefits Include Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility Stipend
We need to format as list items.
Schedule: The posting mentions hybrid position requires up to 4-5 days on-site at the Client's office in Washington, DC. This hybrid position is open to candidates who will reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC. That's schedule/location info. Could be Schedule section.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Not include Job ID.
We must output only HTML fragment.
We need to decide which sections to include: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We have content for each:
- About the role: yes.
- Responsibilities: yes.
- Requirements: could be the mandatory requirements: experience, degree, citizenship, public trust, location, on-site days. We'll put those.
- Qualifications: maybe the "What Would Be Nice To Have" (preferred qualifications). We'll put that.
- Skills: maybe the specific skills like proficiency in MS Office, analytical, communication, attention to detail, etc. But some of those overlap with Requirements. We could separate: Requirements (experience, degree, citizenship, clearance, location), Skills (proficiency in MS Office, analytical, communication, attention to detail, organized, self-prioritize). However the instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Might combine Skills into Requirements or Qualifications. But we have to follow headings list; we can include Skills if we have substantive content.
We have skills: "Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.", "Ability to thrive in client service and team-based environments, especially when tackling unstructured problems.", "Strong attention to detail, well organized, and able to self-prioritize multiple activities.", "Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel." Those are skills.
We could put those under Skills.
Requirements: experience, degree, citizenship, public trust, location, on-site days.
Qualifications: preferred qualifications (advanced degree, certifications, experience supporting financial systems, IT auditing standards, willingness to learn emerging tech, active public trust preferred).
Benefits: list.
Pay: salary range.
Schedule: maybe hybrid on-site days.
We need to ensure we don't create sections with filler like "not specified". All have content.
Now produce HTML.
Structure:
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We need to parse the job posting. Job title: not needed. We have content: - About the role: description: "Guidehouse is currently seeking financial management professionals to support our Federal Civilian Agencies (FCA) Energy & Environment clients. This group of clients includes Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, and National Science Foundation. Incoming Senior Consultants will work with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) organizations to help them address their most pressing challenges in internal control, financial reporting, and process optimization." We can put that under About the role. - Responsibilities: list bullet points: "Support financial statement audit cycle, strategy and execution, oversight and reporting, and development of audit infrastructure.Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book principles.Support audit remediation, including Agency-wide remediation support and development of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).Lead internal control design and testing.Support development of analytic products, reconciliations, automation of controls, data pipelines, dashboards, or automation workflows.Facilitate client working sessions and support senior client stakeholders.Collaborate across Guidehouse practice areas to bring integrated solutions that combine strategy, technology, and operations.Support new business by contributing to account growth strategies, preparing proposal responses to the Government, and developing client relationships." We need to split into list items. The text is concatenated with periods but no commas. We'll split each sentence. Sentences: 1. Support financial statement audit cycle, strategy and execution, oversight and reporting, and development of audit infrastructure. 2. Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book principles. 3. Support audit remediation, including Agency-wide remediation support and development of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs). 4. Lead internal control design and testing. 5. Support development of analytic products, reconciliations, automation of controls, data pipelines, dashboards, or automation workflows. 6. Facilitate client working sessions and support senior client stakeholders. 7. Collaborate across Guidehouse practice areas to bring integrated solutions that combine strategy, technology, and operations. 8. Support new business by contributing to account growth strategies, preparing proposal responses to the Government, and developing client relationships. We'll put each as
About the role
Guidehouse is currently seeking financial management professionals to support our Federal Civilian Agencies (FCA) Energy & Environment clients. This group of clients includes Department of Energy, Department of the Interior, Environmental Protection Agency, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, and National Science Foundation. Incoming Senior Consultants will work with Chief Financial Officer (CFO) organizations to help them address their most pressing challenges in internal control, financial reporting, and process optimization.
Responsibilities
- Support financial statement audit cycle, strategy and execution, oversight and reporting, and development of audit infrastructure.
- Apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123 and Government Accountability Office (GAO) Green Book principles.
- Support audit remediation, including Agency-wide remediation support and development of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs).
- Lead internal control design and testing.
- Support development of analytic products, reconciliations, automation of controls, data pipelines, dashboards, or automation workflows.
- Facilitate client working sessions and support senior client stakeholders.
- Collaborate across Guidehouse practice areas to bring integrated solutions that combine strategy, technology, and operations.
- Support new business by contributing to account growth strategies, preparing proposal responses to the Government, and developing client relationships.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of relevant professional experience in consulting, finance, accounting, operations, or analytical roles, preferably supporting public sector or highly regulated environments.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
- Must be located within the United States and reside within 50 miles of Washington, DC (hybrid role requiring up to 4‑5 days on‑site at the client’s office).
Skills
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in client service and team‑based environments, especially when tackling unstructured problems.
- Strong attention to detail, well organized, and able to self‑prioritize multiple activities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Management/Administration (preferred).
- One or more professional certifications strongly preferred, such as CPA, CIA, PMP, CGFM, and/or CDFM.
- Experience supporting financial systems and providing financial management support, including audit/audit readiness, audit remediation, internal controls, and process improvement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of IT auditing standards and guidance.
- Willingness to learn, use, and apply emerging technologies to solve business challenges.
- Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
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
Pay
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00‑$163,000.00.