Compliance & Internal Audit Consultant

Position Overview

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm serving major U.S. regions and global financial centers. As part of the Business Consulting Services practice, our team delivers comprehensive internal and performance audit services and supports clients in implementing solutions through policy and procedure development, organizational redesign, process improvement, and training. The Staff position focuses on providing grant management and compliance consulting services, internal audit support, and policy and procedure development for governmental, tribal, and not-for-profit entities. Please discuss work location requirements with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.

Compensation: The compensation range for this role is $70,000 to $105,000. Actual compensation is influenced by factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s in accounting, MBA, or MPA with technology-related coursework is highly desired.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience, preferably with government or not-for-profit organizations.
• Ability to understand problems, think critically, and identify creative solutions while organizing information and exercising sound judgement.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to write reports and prepare findings. Demonstrated confidence and poise in decision making.
• Ability to take direction, work independently, prioritize tasks, establish goals, and produce quality work.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
• Adaptability to a changing work environment, including new software, systems, and technologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint).
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%.