Managerial Cost Accounting Federal Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Family: Finance & Accounting Consulting Travel Required: Up to 10% Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust What You Will Do Support the Project Manager with establishing and maintaining project plans, risk management, and integrated master schedules to drive execution across interdependent workstreams. Direct the design and implementation of cost allocation and billing models, including activity-based costing, service catalog development, and standardized financial data structures to support full cost recovery. Lead rate and cost model development. Ensure compliance with federal financial management standards, accounting standards, and internal controls (e.g., GAAP, FASAB, FAR, SFFAS 4 & SFFAS 10) and lead audit readiness and documentation efforts. Mentor junior staff, manage team performance, and contribute to business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship management. What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST". Based on our contractual obligations, candidate must be located within the United States and US Citizen. 6+ years of experience supporting governmental financial management, shared services, Working Capital Funds (WCF), or large-scale financial or cost accounting transformation programs. Experience supporting federal cost recovery funds or other federal Working Capital Fund environments. Experience leading cost modeling or cost accounting functions. Experience with managerial accounting functions and governance structures. Strong understanding of federal financial processes, including cost allocation, billing, budgeting, and financial reporting in a cost-recovery environment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical and financial concepts for executive audiences. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (financial modeling/analysis), PowerPoint (executive presentations), and Word. Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace productivity suite Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This is a hybrid role. What Would Be Nice To Have Prior experience leading WCF transformation initiatives, including service catalog design and activity-based costing implementation. PMP, CPA, CGFM, or similar professional certification. Experience developing executive dashboards, visualization tools, and performance metrics (e.g., burn rates, net operating results). Experience supporting audit readiness, internal controls, and compliance activities aligned with GAAP, FASAB, and OMB A-123. The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. 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 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 Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Guidehouse