Guidehouse · 1 day ago
Consultant - Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control - Defense & Security - Campus 2026-
US - VA, McLean
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelGuidehouse is a consulting firm focused on finance and accounting services, seeking 2026 Campus Defense & Security Federal Audit Readiness and Internal Control consultants. The role involves optimizing financial management structures for clients in the Defense & National Security sector by transforming business processes and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Evaluating/testing business process internal controls, performing financial statement audits, and providing audit readiness support
Conducting internal control assessments and testing in accordance with OMB Circular A-123 requirements
Supporting management control programs
Conducting entity level controls, risk management, and fraud risk assessments
Providing audit support and remediation activities such as reviewing deficiencies communicated by the auditor, tracking and responding to audit requests, developing corrective action plans, and executing remediation with a focus on internal controls over financial reporting and management financial statement assertions
Collaborating with team to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables
Qualification
Required
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance
US Citizenship is required for security clearance
Completing a Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, business analytics or a related field between fall 2025 and summer 2026 from an accredited college or university
Strong organizational and communication skills
Interest in growing a career in Government/Federal/Defense and 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
Preferred
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED 'SECRET' Federal or DoD security clearance; or higher-level clearance
Master's degree
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
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
Benefits
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
Founded in 2018
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
Recent News
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