Senior Consultant, Construction Audit

Madison, WI, United States

Overview

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Responsibilities

Baker Tilly is seeking a Construction Risk Senior 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.

This is a hybrid position located in either Madison, WI or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

Utilize a risk-based approach to independently evaluate, plan, perform, summarize, and communicate assigned risk assessments and audit activities

Perform periodic onsite risk assessments and assurance reviews over the physical construction, compliance with organizational policies and procedures, and the effectiveness of controls

Perform front-end construction bid package, proposal, and contract reviews

Evaluate and recommend opportunities for cost saving and process improvement

Respond to and support management requests regarding internal control assessments, process and procedure evaluations, special investigations, and internal control education

Utilize data analysis techniques and audit software to evaluate and monitor financial and operational risks

Prepare and provide written and oral reports, communications and/or presentations to management presenting observations and recommendations for internal control improvement and facilitating management action plans

Qualifications

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

Minimum oftwo (2) years of progressive related consulting, analytical or auditing experience preferred

Comprehensive understanding of construction delivery methods, procurement, contracting, and management processes

Comprehensive understanding of contract types, incentivization strategies, labor rate and cost buildup techniques, and equipment pricing

Knowledge of field construction, 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

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

Additional Information

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