Senior Internal Controls Consultant

Guidehouse

Internal Controls Senior Consultant optimizing financial operations for federal clients through auditing and compliance assessments. Leading technical workstreams and managing client relationships within a consultancy environment.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal control assessment, documentation, and compliance with federal requirements, particularly OMB Circular A-123 and GAO standards. Proven ability to manage projects, mentor staff, and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

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Internal Controls AssessmentOMB Circular A-123 ComplianceRisk Control Matrices DevelopmentProject ManagementAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Internal ControlsAuditRisk ManagementComplianceDocumentation DevelopmentTesting DocumentationDeficiency DescriptionsRisk AssessmentsCorrective Action PlansBusiness Process Walkthroughs

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationFacilitationMentoringCoaching

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Visio

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal AgenciesGAO Internal Control RequirementsFederal Manager’s Financial Integrity ActConsulting ExperienceClient-Facing Workstreams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the annual internal control planning efforts to determine the scope of internal control assessment efforts and testing to be performed.
Evaluate internal controls over financial reporting across a range of financial business process areas to include performing end-to-end business process walkthroughs and document business processes, assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, and compliance with OMB Circular A-123 and other applicable federal requirements.
Develop, review, and validate internal control documentation, including risk control matrices, process narratives, flowcharts, deficiencies, and corrective action plans using Excel, Word, and Visio.
Support deliverable quality standards through staff mentoring, coaching, training, workpaper review, and quality control within the internal controls area of expertise.
Apply consulting experience to solve moderate to complex client problems and recommend practical improvements to internal control processes, guidance, and documentation.
Participate in client and stakeholder discussions to influence processes within the job area and support the development of effective solutions.
Manage assigned projects, workstreams, or processes, including planning, tracking, reviewing, and communicating progress against established objectives.
Assist in business development activities, such as identifying potential client needs and ways Guidehouse can assist, develop proposals, and white papers, participate in client and internal account meetings, and more.
Participate in Guidehouse’s programs for coaching and mentoring staff.
Assist in the development of learning and development materials, courses, and presentations to help Guidehouse employees expand and strengthen their skills.
Support Guidehouse programs and initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant consulting experience, including 2–5+ years of audit, internal controls, risk management, or compliance experience supporting federal agencies and/or corporate organizations.
Ability to obtain Public Trust security clearance
Understanding of OMB Circular A-123 and GAO internal control requirements related to internal controls planning, testing, and reporting as well as Federal Manager’s Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA).
Ability to lead client-facing technical workstreams with limited supervision, manage competing priorities, and communicate clearly with team members, clients, and external stakeholders while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and standardization.
Significant attention to detail, and the ability to translate internal control requirements into actionable documentation, testing, and remediation support.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and facilitation skills.
Experience developing or reviewing internal control documentation, including RCMs, process narratives, flowcharts, testing documentation, deficiency descriptions, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel
US Citizenship is required
Candidates are required to be local to Washington, DC.

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