Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Specialist

About the role

Guidehouse is currently seeking a Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Specialist 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and acquire-to-retire processes for real property

Requirements

• ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of professional experience including two (2) years of supporting 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

Qualifications

• Master's degree (nice-to-have)
• Currently possess one or more of the following certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (