Senior Consultant, Compliance Advisory

Baker Tilly•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior to join its Compliance Advisory team. In this cross-functional role, the Senior provides advisory and consulting services to governmental, tribal, private, and not-for-profit organizations, with a focus on grant management and compliance, internal controls, and the development and enhancement of policies and procedures. The role works collaboratively with clients and team members to assess compliance and operational needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop practical solutions that strengthen processes, controls, and organizational effectiveness. The position involves planning and performing grant compliance monitoring and reviews, internal control reviews, internal audits, and operational assessments. The Senior prepares clear client deliverables, communicates project status and results to team members and client stakeholders, and guides and reviews the work of junior team members. Travel may be required as needed, approximately 20%. The pay range is $78,500 to $126,400. Baker Tilly offers a compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. Actual compensation depends on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, work arrangements, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Work location status should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field.
At least 3 years of relevant professional experience.
Experience with grant management and compliance activities, internal control reviews or assessments, and/or internal audit.
Understanding of the financial, compliance, and operational environments of governmental and not-for-profit organizations.
Ability to analyze complex issues, exercise professional judgment, develop practical solutions, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, findings, recommendations, and other client-facing deliverables.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and consistently produce high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Ability to travel as needed, approximately 20%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Accounting, MBA, or MPA.
Public accounting or professional services experience.
Experience serving governmental, tribal, and/or not-for-profit organizations.
Experience with Single Audits and federally funded programs.
CPA, CIA, CGMA, CFE, or another relevant professional designation.
Familiarity with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS/Yellow Book), Uniform Guidance, and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.

Responsibilities

Support project planning and execute grant compliance monitoring activities, including developing monitoring programs and reviewing subrecipient performance, financial reporting, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Perform and lead grant compliance reviews; evaluate financial and programmatic documentation; develop clear, actionable findings and recommendations; and assist clients with implementation.
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 client deliverables, including findings, recommendations, policies and procedures, and draft and final reports.
Collaborate with clients to understand current accounting and business practices, identify improvement opportunities, and develop practical solutions to 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.