Business Process Improvement & Internal Controls Specialist Department of War (DOW) - Tysons Corner

Job Family:
Management Consulting
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Secret
What You Will Do
Guidehouse is seeking Financial Management, Internal Controls, Fraud Risk, and Business Process Improvement professionals to support our Department of War client.
We are hiring in Tysons Corner, VA across multiple levels, including:
Consultant II
Senior Consultant
Managing Consultant / Manager
Associate Director
Our Guidehouse Team will:
Document current state processes and controls, conduct site visits and walkthroughs, proactively identify financial and fraud risks, and partner with senior leadership on control remediation and process improvements.
Lead business process documentation, flowcharts, SOPs, and review methodologies to safeguard Federal funds.
Conduct control reviews over cash disbursements to support clients in standardized business processes.
Strengthen documentation, controls, and audit trails over funds and processes.
Advise senior Federal stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes in financial management, audit readiness, and risk reporting.
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) – TEN (10) or more years of experience supporting federal audit remediation efforts, business process mapping, internal controls testing, risk assessments, and accelerated audit strategies, with experience in accounting, audit, budget, finance, internal controls, and business process improvement.
Minimum 2 days onsite
Willingness to travel to site visits
What Would Be Nice To Have
Master's degree
Federal Financial Management or Federal Accounting experience supporting the Department(s) of the Air Force, Army, and/or Navy
Currently possess one or more of the following certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Program Management Professional (PMP)
Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
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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