Consultant - Accounting and Finance - Defense & Security - Campus 2026

Guidehouse•Tysons Corner, VA

14h

About The Position

Our 2026 Campus Defense & Security Accounting and Finance consultants help our clients within Defense & National Security optimize all elements of their financial management structure by transforming business processes, enhancing the efficiency of operations, improving transparency and performance management, promoting change management, and complying with Federal laws and regulations. Our new consultants will also build their professional and personal consulting skillsets while gaining a strong understanding of consulting within a financial capability.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, Secret, or higher level of federal/government security clearance. US Citizenship is required for security clearance
Completing a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or a related field between fall 2025 and summer 2026 from an accredited college or university
Strong organizational and communication skills
Interest in growing a career in Government/Federal/Defense and National Security consulting
Ability to synthesize information quickly and learn new skills, view problems, apply a variety of analytical solutions, and participate in client-facing discussions and meetings
Ability to work in teams to produce high-impact work products, reports, and other deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to utilize project management best practices within an organization to produce high quality deliverables in a timely manner

Nice To Haves

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance; or higher-level clearance
Master’s degree
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
Knowledge of and experience with federal financial management activities, including but not limited to federal accounting, financial statement audits, audit readiness, audit remediation, internal control assessment, financial risk management, and other relevant federal information assurance laws, regulations, and guidance.
Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, and requirements.

Responsibilities

Accounting and budget management
Supporting financial reporting/financial statement preparation, tie-points and abnormal balances analysis, root cause analysis, fluctuation/trend analysis, and USSGL posting logic research
Audit remediation activities, such as developing/updating process documentation (e.g., narratives and flow charts), and developing/implementing corrective action plans to address findings
Performing and reviewing statement analysis, financial information, reporting results, and financial statement audit report analysis
Identifying and implementing process improvements over financial reporting tools and templates in coordination with team lead and using technology to improve financial reporting

Benefits

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