Financial Improvement & Audit Remediation Specialist

Guidehouse

. Support a Department of Defense client with financial improvement and audit remediation .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,000 - $148,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, audit remediation, and compliance with GAAP and GAGAS standards. Proficient in internal controls, business process improvement, and strategic communication within a Department of Defense context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial ManagementAudit RemediationInternal Controls TestingGAAP ComplianceDoD Financial Management Policies

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Hard Skills

AccountingAuditBudgetingFinanceBusiness Process ImprovementCorrective Action PlanningAccelerated Audit StrategiesFinancial Statement ReportingChange ManagementERP Systems

Soft Skills

Strategic CommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Federal Financial Management SystemsOMB Policies

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISAPMPCGFMCDFMSAFeITIL

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseDoD AcquisitionInventory ManagementProperty ManagementMaterial ManagementICOFRGAGASFederal AccountingFederal Financial ManagementDoD Organizational Knowledge

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a Department of Defense client with financial improvement and audit remediation
Apply financial management, accounting, audit, internal controls, business process remediation, change management, and strategic communication expertise
Support audit remediation, sustainment, financial statement reporting, and analysis
Apply GAAP, GAGAS, ICOFR, DoD financial management policies and procedures, and DoD organizational knowledge
Enhance compliance with accounting and auditing standards within an ERP system
Apply OMB policies and federal financial management systems knowledge
Support DoD acquisition, inventory, property, and material management activities
Perform audit liaison, internal controls testing, corrective action planning, and accelerated audit strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; approved adjudication required prior to onboarding
Bachelor’s degree
Three (3) years of experience supporting audit remediation efforts, including audit liaison, internal controls testing, corrective action planning, and accelerated audit strategies
Experience in accounting, audit, budget, finance, internal controls, and business process improvement
Master’s degree preferred
Currently possess one or more of: CPA, CIA, CISA, PMP, CGFM, CDFM, SAFe, or ITIL certifications preferred
Federal Financial Management or Federal Accounting experience supporting the Department(s) of the Air Force, Army, and/or Navy preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Discretionary variable incentive bonus eligibility
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
Flexible benefits package
Travel Required: Up to 25%