DoD Financial Transformation Consultant

Job Family:

Finance & Accounting Consulting

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Secret

What You Will Do:

• Drive growth for finance transformation service offering across Defense & Security clients, with a primary focus on DOD and DHS.
• Lead transformative initiatives by partnering with senior stakeholders to modernize financial processes through innovative technology solutions.
• Oversee finance transformation and technology teams in support of Defense & Security clients, ensuring alignment with technical best practices and delivery of high-quality, scalable digital tools.
• Drive integration and collaboration across cross-functional teams to enhance the effectiveness and connectivity of financial systems and processes.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans, guiding teams through execution while maintaining a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Identify and unlock technology potential within the client's environment, recommending enhancements that improve efficiency, transparency, and compliance.
• Leverage financial and operational data to drive audit readiness, enabling proactive compliance, traceability, and transparency across enterprise systems and reporting processes.
• Collaborate with technology practitioners to drive the creation of scalable AI prototypes, serving in a product manager role.
• Evaluate technology modernization opportunities including performing analysis of alternatives to compare various solution architectures.
• Review deliverables to ensure high quality materials are delivered to clients.
• Embed financial management standards and internal controls into the design and development of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with federal financial policies, audit readiness, and operational integrity.

What You Will 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 business, finance, accounting, information systems, engineering, or a related field.
• FOUR (4) years of experience leading technology-enabled transformation initiatives, ideally within federal financial management environments.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
• Advanced Degree Master's of Business Analytics
• Experience working with DoD Advana, including leveraging its data analytics capabilities to support financial decision-making, audit readiness, or performance management.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP and OneStream, with an understanding of their role in federal financial management.
• Advanced degree in business or technology.
• Industry-recognized technology certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Solution Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist, UiPath Certified Professional).
• Professional financial certifications such as CPA, CGFM, CDFM, or CFA, demonstrating expertise in federal financial management and audit standards.
• Professional certifications in Agile, Scrum, or project management (e.g., PMP, CSM, SAFe) that demonstrate structured delivery expertise.
• Familiarity with federal IT governance frameworks, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and other security, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Understanding of the capabilities of low-code platforms, such as Microsoft Power Platform, ServiceNow, and UiPath.
• Proficiency with data and AI platforms (e.g., Databricks, Tableau, AWS, Palantir) to derive actionable insights and support financial decision-making and compliance.
• Strong understanding of Agile delivery, including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative development cycles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor finance transformation teams, fostering innovation while ensuring governance and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of an organization.
• Familiarity with federal financial systems and processes, particularly those relevant to CFO functions within DHS or similar agencies.
• Familiarity with federal financial compliance frameworks such as OMB A-123, FFMIA, or GAO Green Book.
• Experience with change management or organizational design, especially in technology-driven environments.
• Experience supporting financial audit readiness or implementing internal controls in federal environments.
• Experience in federal business development and the ability to lead end to end capture.

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