Compliance & Internal Audit Consulting Senior

Baker Tilly • Seattle, WA

15d • $78,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. The Business Consulting Services practice provides comprehensive internal and performance audit services to clients. Additionally, we help clients to implement solutions through policy and procedure development, organizational redesign, process improvement, and training. We are a highly collaborative group that is committed to providing superior client service through strong relationships and high-value deliverables. We are seeking a Senior for Compliance and Internal Audit to be part of our team. This cross-functional role will focus on providing grant management, compliance support, and internal audit services primarily for governmental, tribal, and not-for-profit entities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred; Master’s in Accounting, MBA or MPA preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience, preferably working with government (city, county, special purpose, or state) or not-for profits
• Experience with grant management activities and internal controls audits
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the Yellow Book, and standards from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) preferred
• Familiarity with financial and operational aspects of not-for-profits and local governments desired
• Ability to write reports, prepare findings, and present recommendations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to understand problems, think critically, and identify creative solutions
• Strong organizational skills; able to effectively prioritize assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take direction, works independently to prioritize work, establish goals, and produce quality work
• Effective time management and organizational skills, proven ability to prioritize while simultaneously managing numerous projects/processes often under tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint)
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately 20%

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CIA, CGMA or CFE designation desired
• Experience with single audits preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct project start-up and planning activities and develop compliance monitoring programs/processes
• Supervise subrecipient performance and reporting monitoring
• Perform and lead compliance reviews, assess financial report submissions, and develop findings and recommendations
• Perform internal controls reviews, internal audits, policy and procedure development, and operational assessments
• Perform consulting activities that include conducting interviews, reviewing documents, performing a variety of analyses, and preparing client deliverables such as findings, recommendations, and draft and final reports
• Collaborate with clients to understand current business practices, identify opportunities for improvement, define new processes, and develop new/updated policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees