Performance Audit Senior

Baker Tilly • Uniondale, NY

1d

About The Position

At Baker Tilly, we champion authenticity. For us, that means fostering a culture of talented people who care—about you, about our clients, and about our communities. Here, you’ll work towards our mission of empowering others to embrace opportunity, growing as a leader along the way. Our firm’s size, middle-market clients, customized career paths, and supportive culture make this a reality. Join a values-driven firm where you’ll have fun while solving complex and interesting business challenges. The Government Performance Audit Senior works on a variety of projects for clients in local government, state government, special purpose districts, higher education, non-profit, and tribal industries. This role will focus on performance audits, internal audits, enterprise risk assessments, efficiency studies, process improvement reviews, and organization assessments. Individuals who thrive at Baker Tilly exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field required
• Knowledge of GAGAS and IIA standards
• Experience with performance audits, efficiency studies, and risk assessments
• Familiarity with financial and operational aspects of local governments preferred
• Able to take direction, learn quickly, and work collaboratively as a self-directed professional to meet project objectives
• Effective time management and organizational skills, proven ability to prioritize while simultaneously managing numerous projects/processes often under tight deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel as needed, approximately up to 30%

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Public Administration preferred
• CIA or CGAP designation preferred
• Familiarity with financial and operational aspects of local governments preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform consulting activities that include leading and participating in interviews, reviewing documents, and preparing client deliverables such as findings, recommendations, and draft and final reports in compliance with relevant professional standards (GAGAS, IIA)
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends or patterns related to program operations and performance
• Conduct a variety of analysis, including peer benchmarking and best practice research to develop messages and actionable, well-support recommendations
• Work collaboratively with clients and audit team members to understand current business practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and evaluate risks
• Travels to client locations to work onsite and periodically attend industry conferences

What This Job Offers

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