Compliance & Internal Audit Consultant

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage. The Compliance & Internal Audit Consultant role involves providing grant management and compliance consulting services, internal audit services, and policy and procedure development support primarily for governmental, tribal, and not-for-profit entities.

Responsibilities

• Supports project start-up and planning activities, such as conducting research of compliance or other requirements (federal, state, grant-specific, etc.) and documenting results
• Performs detailed grant compliance testing including reviewing financial reports/invoices and conducting desk reviews
• Works collaboratively with clients to understand current business practices, identify opportunities for improvement, assist in defining new processes, and assist in drafting policies and procedures
• Conducts detailed transaction testing for compliance with established criteria and requirements
• Attends client interviews/meetings, reviews client documents/reports, performs a variety of analysis/testing procedures, and assists in compiling information such as draft findings and recommendations and process memos
• Supports consulting activities that include conducting interviews, reviewing documents, performing a variety of analysis, and assisting in preparing client deliverables such as findings, recommendations, and draft and final reports
• Reviews their own documentation/work for accuracy
• Occasionally travels to client locations, firm training, or industry conferences

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience, preferably working with government (city, county, special purpose or state), or not-for-profits
• Ability to understand problems, think critically, and identify creative solutions; organize information and exercise well-reasoned judgement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write reports and prepare findings. Demonstrate confidence in decision making and poise in professional setting
• Ability to take direction, works independently to prioritize work, establish goals, and produce quality work
• Strong organizational skills; able to effectively prioritize assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Deadlines may be daily, weekly and monthly
• Ability to quickly adapt to a changing work environment, including use of software, systems, and technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint)
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%
• Master's in accounting, MBA or MPA and technology related coursework highly desired

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