Defense & Security, Financial System Implementation Consultant

Guidehouse

Financial System Implementation Consultant at Guidehouse, aiding government agencies in audit readiness and financial system modernization. Work includes analyzing data and recommending control improvements.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assessing financial implementations against audit readiness criteria, including system architecture, business process design, customizations, data quality, interfaces, cutover readiness, and reporting
Reviewing to‑be process documentation and risk control matrices to identify nonstandard or outdated processes and recommend standardized solutions
Identifying opportunities to modernize workflows to strengthen automation, improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance audit readiness
Analyzing and assessing financial system modernization impacts throughout the lifecycle of the program
Analyzing and reviewing legacy and migrated financial, accounting, and reporting data
Collaborating with clients, project team members, and stakeholders to support data validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution
Supporting ongoing migration activities by adapting analyses and deliverables as requirements and priorities evolve

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred
Bachelor’s Degree
ONE (1) year of experience in finance, accounting, financial management, audit, or another related financial field

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial implementationsaudit readinesssystem architecturebusiness process designdata qualityrisk control matricesdata validationreconciliationfinancial system modernizationreporting data analysis

Soft Skills

collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationadaptabilityanalytical thinking

Certifications

Federal Public TrustDoD Public Trust