Baker Tilly US US | Senior Consultant, Compliance Advisory

Responsibilities

• Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring.
• We are seeking a Senior to join our Compliance Advisory team.
• In this cross-functional role, you will provide advisory and consulting services to governmental, tribal, private, and not-for-profit organizations, with a focus on grant management and compliance, internal controls, and the development and enhancement of policies and procedures.
• The pay range for this position is $78,500 to $126,400.
• Support project planning and execute grant compliance monitoring activities, including the development of monitoring programs and review of subrecipient performance, financial reporting, and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Perform and lead grant compliance reviews, evaluate financial and programmatic documentation, and develop clear, actionable findings and recommendations and assist clients through their implementation activities.
• Perform and lead internal control reviews, internal audits, and operational assessments, including evaluating processes, risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and enhance policies, procedures, processes, and internal controls based on organizational needs, identified risks, and leading practices.
• Conduct interviews, review documentation, perform analyses, and prepare clear and concise client deliverables, including findings, recommendations, policies and procedures, and draft and final reports.
• Collaborate with clients to understand current accounting and business practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop practical solutions that strengthen compliance, controls, and operations.
• Communicate project status, issues, and results to engagement team members and client stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to and review the work of junior team members to support high-quality and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field; Master’s in Accounting, MBA, or MPA preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience; public accounting or professional services experience strongly preferred.
• Experience serving governmental, tribal, and/or not-for-profit organizations preferred.
• Experience with grant management and compliance activities, internal control reviews or assessments, and/or internal audit.
• Experience with Single Audits and federally funded programs preferred.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Uniform Guidance, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards preferred.
• Understanding of the financial, compliance, and operational environments of governmental and not-for-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, exercise professional judgment, develop practical solutions, and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, findings, recommendations, and other client-facing deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and consistently produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 20%.

Baker Tilly US, LLP

The firm's roots in the United States go back to 1931, when it began as Virchow, Krause & Company, and the current partnership was organised in 1953. It joined Baker Tilly International in 1999 and took the Baker Tilly name in 2009. It has since grown through mergers with ParenteBeard in 2014 and Squar Milner in 2020, among others. Baker Tilly provides audit and assurance, tax, and advisory services, with a CPA firm handling attest work and a separate advisory group handling tax and consulting.

• Industry: Accounting, tax, assurance and advisory services, including managed accounting services
• Headquarters: Chicago, Illinois, United States (U.S. member firm of Baker Tilly International)