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Defense Manager - FM Regulation & Financial Reporting

Apply Job ID 38154 Date posted 04/09/2026

Job Family:

Financial Management (FIN)


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is currently seeking financial management professionals in support of our Department of Defense client. These teammates will bring a vast range of experiences across financial management, accounting, audit, internal controls, and financial policy.
Our Guidehouse team will provide:

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (ICOFR), DoD financial management policies and procedures and DoD organizational structures

  • Financial audit statements and audit readiness services

  • Understanding of current trends in enhancing compliance with accounting and auditing standards within an Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP)

  • Understanding of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies and federal financial management systems

  • Financial Reporting and Agency Financial Report support including:

  • Agency Financial Report development

  • Financial Management Regulation revisions

  • Conduct research on exposure drafts and policy matters related to Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS, the “Yellow Book”), OMB Circular A-123, and other similar topics 

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.

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • TEN (10) years of experience in financial management, including providing financial management support to government clients such as audit/audit readiness, audit remediation, internal controls over financial reporting, and process improvement, in alignment with DoW financial management policies and procedures.

What Would Be Nice To Have

  • Strong analytical and client-facing skills, with the ability to quickly synthesize information, learn new skills, apply multiple solution approaches, and lead client meetings and problem-solving efforts.

  • Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Management/Administration.

  • One or more professional certifications strongly preferred, such as CPA, CIA, PMP, CGFM, and/or CDFM.

The annual salary range for this position is $115,200.00-$172,800.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • 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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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