Federal Internal Controls Consultant

The role requires a motivated professional who can work both independently and as part of a team to analyze information, assess risks and controls, and develop client-ready deliverables. Team members will interact with client personnel, support project execution, and build experience in internal controls, risk management, compliance, and Federal financial management.

Primary Responsibilities

Entity Level Control (ELC) Assessments

• Support the planning and execution of Entity Level Control assessments and testing activities.

• Conduct interviews, surveys, and document reviews to evaluate governance, oversight, risk management, and internal control activities.

• Analyze information to assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls.

• Develop workpapers, reports, and presentations documenting assessment results and recommendations.

OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B and C Compliance Reviews

• Support assessments of agency compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix B requirements related to Government charge card programs.

• Assist in evaluating compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix C requirements related to improper payments.

• Review policies, procedures, internal controls, and supporting documentation to identify compliance gaps and risks.

• Assist in developing findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.

Fraud Risk Management Program Assessments

• Support fraud risk assessments by identifying and analyzing fraud risks across programs and business processes.

• Assist in developing and maintaining fraud risk registers and risk inventories.

• Evaluate fraud prevention, detection, and monitoring controls.

• Document assessment results and support the development of risk mitigation recommendations.

Risk Management and Internal Control Support

• Support annual risk assessment and internal control review activities.

• Assist with maintaining risk registers, issue trackers, and corrective action plans.

• Conduct analysis of control deficiencies and support remediation efforts.

• Assist in preparing annual assurance and compliance reporting documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and synthesize information from interviews, documents, and data sources.

• Evaluate business processes and identify opportunities to improve control effectiveness and operational efficiency.

• Prepare reports, briefing materials, presentations, meeting summaries, and other project deliverables.

• Conduct research on Federal regulations, policies, and leading practices.

• Support policy and procedure reviews and updates related to risk management, internal controls, and fraud risk management.

• Collaborate with project teams and client stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "SECRET" security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE "SECRET" or higher-level clearance are preferred.

• Bachelors Degree in accounting or business management related field from an accredited institution.

• THREE (3) or more years of progressive experience supporting audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance; or higher-level clearance

• Master’s degree

• Experience supporting audit response, audit remediation, internal controls, financial processes, and/or accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards (SFFAS), and/or relevant OMB policies for State or Federal Government agencies or large, complex companies (greater than 1,000) employees.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Interest in growing a career in Government/Federal/Defense and National Security consulting

• Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills, view problems, apply a variety of analytical solutions, and participate in client-facing discussions and meetings

• Ability to work in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to utilize project management best practices within an organization to produce high quality deliverables in a timely manner

• Knowledge of and experience with federal financial management activities, including but not limited to federal accounting, financial statement audits, audit readiness, audit remediation, internal control assessment, financial risk management, and other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance.

• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.