Finance and Compliance Consultant (CPA Track)

Crowe LLP•West Lake Hills, TX

4d•$62,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Finance and Compliance team member in Crowe’s Consulting Practice your role will be focused on helping clients resolve business needs in the areas of accounting and finance. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse teams with experienced experts to problem-solve and present constructive solutions to our clients. At Crowe, we empower you to take risks, to challenge yourself in specialized areas of consulting & technology, and to generate solutions that impact the firm and your professional growth. Crowe cultivates a creative company culture where you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and knowledge with clients from your very first day with the firm. You will assist Public Sector clients with navigating the financial and capital markets, developing strategies for funding various projects, and completing long-term capital and operational planning. Typical projects in this role include budget assistance (both revenue and expenditure estimation), bond market research, financial modeling, revenue analysis, assistance preparing utility rate and fee studies, attendance at public meetings; participation in client meetings; and assistance preparing analyses for economic development projects. Additional roles are focused on the following areas: Accounting Consulting (Financial reporting, accounting standard implementation, finding mitigation) Compliance (Attestation engagements, incurred cost audits, GAGAS performance audits, grant compliance consulting, subrecipient monitoring, indirect cost compliance) Internal Audit (Audits, co-source internal audit, outsourced internal audit, risk assessment, internal control assessment, Enterprise Risk Management)

Requirements

Pursuing bachelor’s or master's degree in accounting
CPA Eligibility: You must be scheduled to meet the educational requirements to obtain a CPA license. Prior to starting full-time, new hires must fulfill the education-related eligibility criteria to obtain a CPA license in their assigned Crowe work location. These requirements vary by state, and it is the new hire’s responsibility to ensure that they satisfy the applicable criteria prior to starting with the firm.

Responsibilities

Gather and Review Financial & Compliance Documentation
Collects financial statements, policies, procedure manuals, and other relevant materials for initial assessment
Verify that required documentation aligns with applicable standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, basic regulatory guidelines)
Conduct Basic Compliance Testing
Follows standardized testing procedures to assess adherence to internal controls or regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX controls, anti-money laundering checks)
Tracks and documents any identified exceptions or non-compliant activities
Prepare & Organize Workpapers
Maintains thorough and accurate workpapers (physical or electronic) detailing testing samples, results, and initial observations
Ensures the traceability of findings according to firm or industry standards
Support Engagement Execution
Assists in data entry, reconciliations, or preliminary analyses under guidance from senior team members
Contributes to engagement administrative tasks such as scheduling, file management, and updates to project trackers
Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills when consulting with senior management, C-suite client personnel, and government regulators.
Apply business writing skills to produce high-quality, client-ready deliverables
Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills to solve complex problems, generate practical solutions, and contribute to strategic outcomes
Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Adapt to changing priorities and risk landscapes while managing time effectively
Show a desire to continuously learn and build a deeply specialized skill set that evolves with industry demands
Cultivate strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and the community to support collaboration and long-term success
Possess the ability to quickly acquire new skills, tools, and concepts with a mindset focused on ongoing personal and professional development
Apply systematic, analytical approaches to problem-solving and interpreting complex data sets and regulatory requirements
Self-motivated to deliver high-quality results, take responsibility for outcomes, and grow through feedback and experience
Excel in both collaborative team environments and when working independently to meet project goals
Capable of operating effectively in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments with competing priorities
Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and the desire to contribute to innovative approaches and continuous improvement
Desire to pursue and obtain certifications such as the CPA or other firm-supported credentials relevant to your area of focus
Willingness to travel up to 30% or more annually when working as a full-time staff consultant, based on client or project needs
Contribute to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) system implementations by designing, planning, and executing data-related workstreams