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Cherry Bekaert · 1 day ago

Gov't & Public Sector Risk Advisory Director (Grants Management)

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$168K/yr - $280K/yr

15+ years exp

Cherry Bekaert is ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and is recognized as a Great Place to Work. They are seeking a Director for their Risk Advisory’s Government & Public Sector team, focusing on grants management and helping clients manage risk and enhance organizational value.

AccountingConsultingFinancial ServicesWealth Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Overall planning and supervision of engagements including conducting discussions with clients; developing and reviewing deliverables; directing team members; briefing clients and Cherry Bekaert partners; and providing technical assistance on complex issues

Ensuring that services to clients are of the highest quality and consistently applied across clients

Managing profitability of engagements, including (but not limited to) staffing levels, utilization, billing rates, realization, WIP, accounts receivable, and controllable expenses, to achieve excellent financial results, including meeting or exceeding budget

Recruiting, developing and retaining staff

Maintaining advanced understanding of grant lifecycle management

Monitoring regulatory changes and advise clients on adapting policies and procedures to maintain compliance

Maintaining a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel to accomplish objectives

Leading the development of new services and solutions including data analytics, process automation, compliance management systems, and targeted solutions

Leading proposal development efforts in response to Requests for Proposals

Pursuing new work and clients through business development activities

Actively encouraging team members to contribute ideas and identify potential opportunities to apply Cherry Bekaert's services

Contributing to the internal development of the practice, including process improvement or operations

Actively engaging in the marketplace by creating thought leadership content, speaking at conferences, and participating in podcasts and webinars

Qualification

Grants managementCGMS CertificationUniform Guidance knowledgeBusiness developmentMicrosoft Excel proficiencyLeadership skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsProblem solvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant business discipline

Minimum 15+ years of experience within a public accounting firm or public sector environment performing grants management services for state and local governments

CGMS Certification

In-depth knowledge of the Uniform Guidance, grant internal controls, grant professional standards and regulations and related systems

Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple clients

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

Demonstrated experience in applying relevant technical, regulatory and Public Sector knowledge

Demonstrated business development experience needed to grow the practice

Excellent written and verbal communication capable of managing projects, client expectations and deliverable development

Strong leadership and staff development skills

Excellent problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to embrace and leverage technology