Federal Financial Management Operations Consultant

Company: Guidehouse
Location: Oakton
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewGuidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public and commercial markets with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. We help clients address their toughest challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures with a focus on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that prepare our clients for future growth and success. The company has more than 10,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit: www.guidehouse.com. ResponsibilitiesOur finance management consultants help federal clients optimize the operations of their finance organization, including budget execution, accounting reconciliations (e.g., Fund Balance with Treasury, Payroll), intra-governmental payments and collections, government-wide treasury account symbol reporting, annual financial reporting and helping to meet the ever-changing requirements of federal financial reporting. This high performing team helps a federal CFO organization identify, design and implement improved processes that transform their finance function and provide lasting change by empowering the federal workforce to sustain improved operations. The team utilizes the latest technologies with automation, robotics, business intelligence and data warehouses to design and construct improved processes.The role would serve to help sustain and improve operations for critical government accounting functions such as invoicing, reconciliations and financial reporting. The candidate will understand accounting principles, which will be utilized as they record and validate transactions in the system. Building off the candidates understanding of the specific process, they will help to define the business rules and opportunities for enhancements for a given process. QualificationsRequired: Due to our contractual requirements, to be eligible for this role, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated at time of hire. Minimum of 2 years experience with accounting, general ledger, payments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations or financial reporting Ability to navigate financial ERP systems and understand basics of how financial systems transactions impact the general ledger An understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, the ability to record transactions accurately and an understanding of how related system documents are impacted Proficiency in handling large data sets and familiarity with excel data handling methods Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance is contractually required Preferred: CPA, CGFM or PMP or related credential Experience with Federal Financial Management systems, specifically, CGI Momentum and business intelligence software (i.e., PowerBI, SQL) Working knowledge of Federal Accounting, Accounts Receivables, Federal USSGL, Budget Execution, and a familiarity of GTAS, IPAC and CARS Active Public Trust Moderate Background Investigation (MBI Additional RequirementsThe successful candidate must not be subject to employment restrictions from a former employer (such as a non-compete) that would prevent the candidate from performing the job responsibilities as described. DisclaimerAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation. Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee. Rewards and BenefitsGuidehouse 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
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

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