FM Consultant - Defense
Apply Job ID 38157 Date posted 04/09/2026Job Family:
Financial Management (FIN)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
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
Support to the DoW financial statement audit remediation and sustainment strategy and execution, oversight and reporting, and audit infrastructure. Specifically,
Enterprise Audit Remediation/Sustainment Strategy, Oversight and Reporting support, including Audit Remediation/Sustainment Strategy, Governance Meeting Support – Content Development, Governance Communication – Content Development Recurring FIAR Reporting
Audit Infrastructure support, including DoW Management Recommended Audit Plan, Consolidated Audit, Audit Liaison
Audit Remediation, including DoW-wide Remediation Support, Audit Remediation and Sustainment Working Group Meeting Support, Remediation Expertise Support
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
TWO (2) 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 accordance with DoW financial management policies and procedures.
What Would Be Nice To Have
Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or Business Management/Administration.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to quickly synthesize information, learn new skills, and apply a variety of solutions to business and financial management challenges.
One or more professional certifications strongly preferred, such as CPA, CIA, PMP, CGFM, and/or CDFM.
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.
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