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 DoDsecurityclearance;or higher-level clearance

• Masters 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 1000) 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 inGovernment/Federal/Defenseand 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.