Guidehouse

Financial Analyst

United States · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerGuidehouse
LocationUnited States
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted5 Oct 2026

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

The Financial Analyst SME supports a Department of Justice (DOJ) component by delivering advanced financial analysis, data validation, and internal control support across multiple federal financial management systems. This role enhances the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of debt‑related financial processing and reporting, contributing directly to a high‑performing team focused on strengthening financial operations and enabling sustainable, data‑driven improvements.

What You Will Do:

Review financial transactions, debtor payments, and third‑party disbursements to ensure actions are legal, proper, and compliant with federal requirements.
Validate payees and payment allocations in case management and financial systems and ensure alignment across financial documentation.
Execute monthly suspended disbursement reviews, identify root causes, and assist in remediation.
Evaluate data captured in case management and financial systems to identify inconsistencies and propose corrective actions.
Conduct trend analysis and continuous monitoring of high‑risk areas to detect process weaknesses, delays, or anomalies.
Support internal control activities, including documentation reviews, identification of control gaps, and recommendations to strengthen financial operations.
Develop dashboards, reporting templates, and analytics for senior leadership Track recommendations, corrective actions, and follow‑up testing to validate improvements.
Participate in stakeholder engagements and provide clear, concise analytical insights to DOJ leadership.

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What You Will 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 in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related business field
FIVE (5) or more years of federal financial management, accounting, or auditing experience

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Professional certifications such as CPA, CGFM, PMP, or similar
Thorough knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and federal accounting standards
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
Experience with federal financial systems, ideally UFMS, CDCS, or Treasury systems
Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL)
Federal project management experience
Active or Ability to obtain Public Trust
Experience reviewing records to confirm compliance with rules and regulations
Prior knowledge or experience with government audits

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse 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

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

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

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.

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