Senior Audit Remediation Analyst

Guidehouse

. Support Department of War audit remediation initiatives and help clients improve audit readiness, strengthen internal controls, and achieve successful audit outcomes .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $98,000 - $163,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in audit remediation, internal controls, and compliance requirements, with a strong focus on developing and executing Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and performance metrics. Proven ability to engage stakeholders and present findings to senior leadership effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Financial Statement AuditsCorrective Action Plans (CAPs)OMB Circular A-123GAO Standards for Internal ControlStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Audit ReadinessInternal ControlsRemediation StrategiesRoot Cause AnalysisRisk Management MethodologiesPerformance MetricsExecutive PresentationsFinancial Management ActivitiesBusiness Process ImprovementDashboards Creation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsFacilitation SkillsStakeholder Engagement SkillsAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISACGFMPMP

Industry Keywords

Department of WarFederal AuditorsInspectors GeneralGovernment LeadershipAudit Findings

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Department of War audit remediation initiatives and help clients improve audit readiness, strengthen internal controls, and achieve successful audit outcomes
Serve as a key liaison between government stakeholders, process owners, and independent auditors
Serve as a primary point of contact for auditors, coordinating requests, meetings, evidence submissions, and follow-up activities
Analyze audit findings, deficiencies, material weaknesses, and internal control issues to identify root causes and develop remediation strategies, including Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and Mission Action Plans (MAPs)
Establish remediation milestones, performance metrics, and key success indicators
Track progress, risks, dependencies, and barriers through dashboards, briefings, and executive reporting
Advise stakeholders and senior leadership on audit readiness, internal controls, compliance requirements, and remediation strategies
Support validation and verification activities, review evidence packages, and demonstrate remediation effectiveness and closure of audit findings
Assess business processes and internal controls and recommend improvements
Prepare executive-level presentations, status reports, and briefing materials
Present remediation status, risks, and recommendations to senior government leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
FIVE (5) or more years of experience supporting federal financial statement audits, internal controls, audit readiness, audit remediation, or related financial management activities
Demonstrated experience working directly with federal auditors, Inspectors General, or independent public accounting firms
Experience developing, executing, and monitoring Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and remediation strategies
Knowledge of federal audit and internal control requirements, including OMB Circular A-123, GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), and federal financial management and reporting requirements
Experience briefing senior executives and government leadership on audit findings, remediation progress, and corrective action strategies
Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating stakeholders across multiple organizations
Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
CPA, CIA, CISA, CGFM, PMP, or similar professional certification
Experience supporting Department of War or other large federal agency audits
Experience supporting financial improvement, audit readiness, or remediation initiatives
Experience creating executive dashboards and performance reporting tools
Knowledge of business process improvement, root cause analysis, and risk management methodologies

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
Up to 10% travel allowance/requirement