Gov't & Public Sector Risk Advisory Director; 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. 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 Director 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.

Grow the practice through expansion of services to existing clients and obtaining new clients. You will also lead teams in the performance of consulting engagements to effectively manage risks across an organization. Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

• 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

• 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…