Senior Grant Compliance & Internal Controls Advisor

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior to join our Compliance Advisory team. This cross-functional role provides advisory and consulting services to governmental, tribal, private, and not-for-profit organizations, focusing on grant management, compliance, internal controls, and policy development.

You will collaborate with clients and teammates to assess needs and develop practical solutions that strengthen processes and organizational effectiveness.

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.
• CPA, CIA, CGMA, CFE, or other relevant professional designation preferred.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Uniform Guidance, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues, exercise professional judgment, develop practical solutions, and communicate findings and recommendations clearly.

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

Grant management

Compliance

Internal controls

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Master’s in Accounting, MBA, or MPA preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior to join our Compliance Advisory team. This cross-functional role provides advisory and consulting services to governmental, tribal, private, and not-for-profit organizations, focusing on grant management, compliance, internal controls, and policy development.

You will collaborate with clients and teammates to assess needs and develop practical solutions that strengthen processes and organizational effectiveness.