Senior Validation Reviewer

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

You will provide the Army with Environmental and Disposal Liabilities (E&DL) audit readiness, remediation, and program support to assist the client in achieving improved audit readiness and sustainability. Typical activities may include:

• Execute the Validation Review of Cost-to-Complete (CTC) E&DL estimates across the Army; including reviewing the auditability of estimating methodologies used to produce an audit ready CTC package within the E&DL financial system of record.

• Assist with E&DL financial reporting data calls and year over year Material Change analysis.

• Ability to interpret and appropriately communicate and discuss disseminated E&DL guidance with client personnel; review guidance/policy documents for adherence to accounting and auditing principles.

• Apply fundamental audit principles to concepts, processes, practices, and procedures of E&DL.

• Develop corrective actions and best practices while resolving audit findings related to E&DL.

• Assist with data calls, variance analysis, standard disclosure, and other financial analysis utilizing data from source systems, estimates, and other sources.

• Assist with comparative analysis and justification of fiscal year requirements and the environmental cost estimates to assist with accuracy and integrity of budget justifications and other various environmental data submissions

• Contribute to the development of deliverables, reporting performance metrics, presentations, and training where applicable.

• Leverage understanding of Army E&DL processes and current and appropriate audit and accounting requirements to inform corrective actions.

• Provide audit liaison and support services, such as facilitating and supporting PBC and sample responses, supporting review of audit findings, supporting corrective action plan (CAP) development and execution, and serving as liaison with audit coaches and the external financial statement auditor.

• Evaluate the "as-is" business processes and internal control activities, develop solutions for enhancing control activities, and support the implementation of corrective actions.

• Support the development and maintenance of work products including job aids, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), associated templates, and other related support documentation for business process controls.

• Own and maintain relationships and communicate with key client personnel to enhance your understanding of business operations, processes, and functions.

• Effectively report status to engagement team management, demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products, and coach/mentor junior team members on execution.

What You Will Need:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance

• Bachelor's Degree; FOUR (4) years of additional experience related to Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Management, or Environmental Sciences may be used in lieu of bachelor's

• THREE (3) or more years experience in environmental cleanup and CTC estimating, or in federal financial management or DoD audit readiness

• Proven ability to lead work‑product development with initiative and accountability, coordinate across organizations, coach team members, and deliver high‑quality results, with strong attention to detail, time and data management, communication skills, and professional services and/or Public Sector client experience.

• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe.

• Must be a US Citizen and CONUS-located.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Management, or Environmental Sciences (or equivalent degree)

• Operational understanding and/or E&DL experience is preferred.

• Ability to support possible project-related travel.

• Experience leading cross functional teams.

• Experience with DoD financial statement audit, internal control testing or analysis, and coordinating with external auditors.

• Knowledge of Army financial management policies, systems, and procedures.

• Knowledge of some or all of the following: Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) Guidance, the USSGL, GAAP, FASAB, CFO Act, FMFIA, FFMIA, ICOFR, GAGAS (Yellow Book), GAO Green Book, OMB Circulars, COSO Framework.

• Experience with DoD financial statement audit, internal control testing or analysis, preparing assertion packages, and coordinating with external auditors.

• Experience developing project plans and managing a team or scope of work.

The annual salary range for this position is $89,000.00-$148,000.00. 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.

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