Financial Management Transformation Consultant

Guidehouse

Manager leading financial management transformation initiatives for the Department of War clients. Overseeing finance modernization and ensuring compliance with federal standards while leveraging technology.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeMcLean • Ohio, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $113,000 - $188,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading finance transformation projects, optimizing financial processes, and driving technology enablement through advanced tools. Proven ability to manage teams, engage stakeholders, and implement change management strategies in compliance with federal financial policies.

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Finance Transformation LeadershipData Analytics and AutomationStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementProcess ImprovementAI-Driven Financial AnalysisCompliance OptimizationPerformance Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringSynthesis of Complex Information

Tools & Technologies

TableauPower BIPowerAppsServiceNowDatabricksSnowflakePalantir

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal or DoD 'SECRET' Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Financial OperationsAudit ReadinessFederal Financial PoliciesFinancial Management ConsultingOperational Integrity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNowTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Finance Transformation Projects: Oversee end-to-end delivery of initiatives that modernize financial operations, improve transparency, and strengthen performance management for Department of War clients.
Strategic Process Improvement: Assess current-state financial processes, identify pain points, and design future-state solutions that optimize reporting, compliance, and operational integrity.
Technology Enablement: Drive adoption of advanced tools and platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, PowerApps, ServiceNow, Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir) to build dashboards, automate workflows, and develop AI-driven models for financial data analysis.
Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, providing strategic guidance and ensuring alignment with federal financial policies and audit readiness.
Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor project teams, fostering collaboration and building technical and consulting capabilities across analytics, automation, and financial management.
Change Management: Promote organizational readiness and adoption of new processes and technologies through structured change management strategies.

Requirements

What you’ll 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 in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or related field
FOUR (4) years of more in financial management consulting or related roles, with demonstrated expertise in finance and accounting operations and transformation initiatives.
Hands-on experience with data analytics, automation, and AI tools applied to financial management use cases.
Strong leadership, communication, and project management capabilities; ability to synthesize complex information and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.

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