Risk Advisory for Gov't Senior Associate (Grants Management)

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. 

As a result of continued growth within our Risk Advisory’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) - State & Local domain, an opportunity has been created for a Senior Associate to join our team, with a key focus on grants management. As a member of the GPS team, you will help clients protect and enhance the value of their organizations by leveraging their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk, and define sustainable operations. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose the path that best suits you because at Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. Join the Firm that recognizes the power of the individual.

As a GPS Senior Associate, you will:

Support the performance of consulting engagements under the supervision of a project manager including participation in discussions with clients and assisting with drafting deliverables. Solutions delivered will meaningfully impact key areas of concern for our clients around grants management. Types of projects you can expect:

• Pre award grant strategy and processes
• Grant Lifecycle compliance including recipient and subrecipient reviews and workflow analysis
• Cost Allocation Plans and Indirect Cost Rate Plans
• Grants management advisory and support

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant business discipline
• Minimum 4+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment performing grants management services for state and local governments
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance, grant internal controls, grant professional standards and regulations and related systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel to include pivot tables, access database and related add-ins
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments
• Ability to travel 15% of the time 

Additional desired qualifications:

• Willingness to pursue relevant professional certifications such as CGMS, CPA, CIA, CFA, CCSA, CRMA and/or CGAP
• Prior experience with audit, accounting, and/or consulting standards (IIA, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book)
• Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation and testing of controls
• Ability to understand and apply compliance standards across a variety of engagements
• Working knowledge of grants management and/or data analytics software such as eCivis, Amplifund, PowerBI, Alteryx, or similar technologies

What we offer you:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging include uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Pay Range:

$77,710 to $149,200

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.  

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

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