Gov't & Public Sector Risk Advisory Director – Grants Management

Job Description: • Grow the practice through expansion of services to existing clients and obtaining new clients • Lead teams in the performance of consulting engagements to effectively manage risks across an organization • 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 Requirements: • 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 • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to utilize Microsoft office including pivot tables, access database and related add-ins • Ability to travel 15% of the time Benefits: • annual bonus • medical, dental, and vision care • disability and life insurance • generous Paid Time Off • retirement plans • Paid Care Leave Apply tot his job