Senior Grant Compliance Advisor, Not-for-Profit

Baker Tilly (US); Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is hiring 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, compliance, and internal controls.

You will collaborate with clients and team members to assess needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop practical solutions that strengthen processes, controls, and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience; public accounting or professional services preferred.
• Experience with government and not-for-profit sectors is preferred.
• Familiarity with grant management, internal control reviews or assessments, and internal audit.

Responsibilities

• Support grant compliance monitoring activities, including development of monitoring programs and review of subrecipient performance.
• Lead grant compliance reviews and assist clients through implementation.
• Perform internal control reviews, audits, and operational assessments.
• Develop and enhance policies, processes, and internal controls.
• Prepare client deliverables including findings, recommendations, and reports.
• Collaborate with clients to improve accounting and operations.
• Communicate project status and results to teams and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to junior team members to ensure quality delivery.

Skills

Grant management

Internal controls

Audit

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, public administration or related field

Master’s in Accounting, MBA, or MPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baker Tilly US is hiring 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, compliance, and internal controls.

You will collaborate with clients and team members to assess needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop practical solutions that strengthen processes, controls, and organizational effectiveness.