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Introduction to the team
Moss Adams' Grant Compliance and Consulting Practice provides comprehensive grant compliance support, subrecipient monitoring, and consulting to clients throughout the Western United States. Additionally, we help clients to implement solutions through policy and procedure development, process improvement, and training. We are committed to providing superior client service through strong relationships and high-value deliverables.
We are currently seeking a Grant Compliance Senior to be part of the Moss Adams team. The focus of this role will be providing grant management and compliance support. Responsibilities include conducting pre-award activities, developing compliance monitoring programs/processes, supervising subrecipient performance and reporting monitoring, performing and leading compliance reviews, assessing financial report submissions, and developing findings and recommendations, primarily to governments, not-for-profit entities, institutions of higher education, and tribes. You may also assist other Moss Adams staff with internal controls reviews, internal audits, policy and procedure development, and operational assessments. We are a cohesive group that works closely together on projects. This is an opportunity to be part of a successful and growing team.
Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills - Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct project start-up and planning activities, such as performing research of compliance requirements (federal, state, grant-specific, etc.), and developing compliance/audit work programs, budgets, and schedules.
- Assist in the development of consistent grant management templates such as subaward agreements, sub-recipient budgets, and financial reporting/invoices.
- Perform subrecipient setup and support procedures including conducting preliminary risk assessments, providing technical assistance/guidance, and developing training materials.
- Conduct and lead sub-recipient/sub-contractor monitoring efforts including financial report/invoice reviews, compliance assessments/testing, and desk reviews/audits.
- Perform consulting activities that include conducting interviews, reviewing documents, performing a variety of analysis, and preparing client deliverables such as findings, recommendations, and draft and final reports
- Work collaboratively with clients to understand current business practices, identify opportunities for improvement, define new processes, and develop new/updated policies and procedures
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred; Master's in Accounting, MBA or MPA preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience, preferably working with government (city, county, special purpose, or state) or not-for profits; CPA, CIA or CFE designation desired
- Experience with grant management activities
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Governmental Auditing Standards (GAGAS), the Yellow Book, and standards from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) preferred
- Familiarity with financial and operational aspects of not-for-profits and local governments desired
- Ability to write reports, prepare findings, and present recommendations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to understand problems, think critically, and identify creative solutions
- Strong organizational skills; able to effectively prioritize assignments and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to take direction, works independently to prioritize work, establish goals, and produce quality work
- Effective time management and organizational skills, proven ability to prioritize while simultaneously managing numerous projects/processes often under tight deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint)
- Ability to travel as needed, approximately 10-30%
Moss Adams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Moss Adams complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact careers@mossadams.com.
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