Internal Controls, Audit Remediation, Risk Management Consultant

Guidehouse

. Help clients identify, evaluate, and solve complex challenges and achieve strategic goals .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $74,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, internal controls, and compliance with Federal regulations, particularly OMB Circular A-123. Proven ability to analyze risks, develop mitigation strategies, and effectively communicate findings to clients and stakeholders.

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Financial ManagementOMB Circular A-123 AssessmentsInternal Control AssessmentsRisk ManagementFederal Financial Statement Audits

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Hard Skills

Internal ControlsFinancial ReportingFraud Risk AssessmentsEntity-Level ControlsData AnalysisProcess ImprovementAudit SupportRisk Mitigation PlanningCompliance EvaluationFinancial Policy Development

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingClient Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Federal Financial ManagementGAO Green BookChief Financial Officers Act of 1990FMFIATreasury Financial ManualFFMIAPublic Sector ClientsNational Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help clients identify, evaluate, and solve complex challenges and achieve strategic goals
Transform business processes, improve operational efficiency, evaluate and improve internal controls, strengthen policies and controls, increase transparency and performance management, and comply with Federal laws and regulations
Support a Government agency within the homeland security enterprise and potentially other national security-related organizations
Support annual internal control planning and determine assessment and testing scope based on organizational risk profiles and financial risks
Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting and operations under OMB Circular A-123
Perform end-to-end business process walkthroughs, document processes and controls, test design and operating effectiveness, and report deficiencies
Perform internal controls over operations and improper-payment assessments under PIIA
Provide audit liaison support and financial statement audit risk management and remediation support
Maintain financial risk registers, complete annual fraud risk assessments, and prepare the annual Statement of Assurance
Develop and execute risk mitigation plans, corrective action plans, and remediation strategies
Assess the impact of new guidance on financial operations and support implementation
Complete Entity Level Control assessments and testing, including interviewing and surveying management and client personnel
Apply analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
Document and evaluate business processes and recommend improvements
Produce client communications, memoranda, issue papers, presentations, and executive briefings
Research client problems and formulate and recommend solutions collaboratively
Analyze projects and programs to identify risks and develop, apply, and monitor mitigations
Collect and analyze data, produce models and visualizations, and draw conclusions to improve decision-making
Analyze and improve policies and procedures
Assist with business development, proposals, white papers, and client and internal account meetings
Participate in coaching and mentoring programs
Help develop learning and development materials, courses, and presentations
Support recruiting initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse
Bachelor’s degree
ONE (1) or more years of working experience
TWO (2) or more years of experience in financial management, accounting, internal controls, audit or another related financial field
Knowledge of and experience with Federal financial management activities, including OMB Circular A-123 assessments, Federal financial statement audits, financial risk management, financial policy, entity-level controls and/or management controls
Knowledge of and experience advising Federal clients on OMB Circular A-123, the GAO Green Book, the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, FMFIA, and PIIA
Knowledge of Federal accounting, including USSGL and Treasury Financial Manual, and FFMIA
Experience working in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Heightened attention to detail and ability to create and edit technical and non-technical written work products and graphical presentations
Ability to participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills
Desire to support public sector clients with a national security mission
Proven abilities in internal control assessments; entity-level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments; management control programs; audit requests, PBC requests, corrective action plans, remediation, and internal controls over financial reporting; implementing revised OMB Circular A-123, Appendix A
Ability to understand client needs, work within a team environment, and communicate across internal and external networks
Willingness to learn and participate in business development activities and internal firm objectives

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Flexible benefits package