Associate Consultant, Construction and Risk

at  Baker Tilly US LLP

Overview:
Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 145 territories, with 41,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $4.7 billion.
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Responsibilities:

BAKER TILLY IS LOOKING FOR A CONSULTANT TO JOIN OUR CONSTRUCTION/RISK TEAM ON OUR DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY ADVISORY TEAM!

Baker Tilly is seeking a Consultant with relevant construction and operational experience to support our construction risk practice. The position will be directly responsible for utilizing a risk-based approach to plan, scope and execute construction risk engagements like construction contract audits and controls assessments. Construction audits will be covering the project lifecycle from design through closeout, and involve activities such as procurement, contracting, safety, administration, compliance, contractor management, cost management, and scheduling. In addition to providing assurance around contractor cost and billings compliance, this position will also provide comprehensive recommendations and work with management to implement change.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize a risk-based approach to independently evaluate, plan, perform, summarize, and communicate assigned risk assessments and audit activities
• Perform front-end construction bid package, proposal, and contract reviews
• Evaluate and recommend opportunities for cost saving and process improvement
• Utilize data analysis techniques and audit software to evaluate and monitor financial and operational risks

Qualifications:

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of construction field, materials and methods, industry standards and best practices.
• Intensely curious, solution-oriented individual who wants to know the what, where, when, how, and (most importantly) why processes work the way they do,
• Can easily adapt between working independently, collaboratively on a team, and with various stakeholders including outsourced audit teams located in different locations.
• Ability to communicate extremely well in verbal and written form. This applies to interacting with stakeholders and Internal Audit teams.
• Ability to navigate through ambiguity, manage and coordinate multiple project assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, accepting ownership and accountability of the process and delivering on commitments.
• Well versed in MS Excel and WORD for analysis, reporting, and data management.
• A Bachelor s degree in accounting, finance, construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• CPA, CA, CIA, CCA, CCP, PMP, CFE, or other relevant certifications, or desire to obtain.
• Ability to provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of duties.

• Utilize a risk-based approach to independently evaluate, plan, perform, summarize, and communicate assigned risk assessments and audit activities
• Perform front-end construction bid package, proposal, and contract reviews
• Evaluate and recommend opportunities for cost saving and process improvement
• Utilize data analysis techniques and audit software to evaluate and monitor financial and operational risk