Senior Grant & Compliance Advisory Consultant

Baker Tilly (US); Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is 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, focusing on grant management and compliance, internal controls, and the development and enhancement of policies and procedures.

You will work collaboratively with clients and team members to assess compliance and operational needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field.
• Master’s in Accounting, MBA, or MPA preferred.
• CPA, CIA, CGMA, CFE, or other relevant professional designation preferred.
• Familiarity with GAGAS/Yellow Book, Uniform Guidance, and IIA standards preferred.
• Experience with grant management and compliance activities, internal control reviews or assessments, and/or internal audit.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Audit

Analytical

Grant management

Internal controls

Public sector

GAAP knowledge

Team collaboration

MS Office

SharePoint

Travel when needed

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

CPA/CIA/CGMA/CFE preferred

Tools

SharePoint

GAAP knowledge

Grant mgmt software

Job description

Baker Tilly is 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, focusing on grant management and compliance, internal controls, and the development and enhancement of policies and procedures.

You will work collaboratively with clients and team members to assess compliance and operational needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and