Senior Consultant Jobs in Virginia

Job Summary:

The Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority is responsible for leading accounting relating engagements in collaboration with Public Housing Finance leadership.

Job Duties:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of HUD regulations and guidelines, and documents and communicates the applications of these principles as needed
• Makes constructive suggestions to improve client programs and housing policies
• Reviews workpapers and other work products that meet the client’s requirements and quality standards
• Assists in managing budgets on Finance engagements to complete work timely and within clients’ expected cost
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of Capital Fund Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, Low Rent Public Housing Program, Ross Program, Hope VI, Business Activities, Component Units, and applicable State/Local Programs to draw conclusions and form an opinion on a target issue
• Researches program regulations, new HUD notices, and presents findings to client
• Provides basic and advanced accounting services to clients including year-end and monthly reconciliation, preparation and submission of FDS, financial reporting, etc.
• Leads the preparation and submission of Federal and local housing subsidy applications and federal funding for programs for clients
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coaches less experienced consultants
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Consultants
• Supervises the work assignments of Consultants with engagement team

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required

Experience:

Four (4) or more years of prior experience in public accounting, required

One (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, required

CPA, preferred

Software:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required

Experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred

Language:

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Understanding of HUD Grant Programs and related rules and regulations
• Solid project management skills

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Maryland Range: $95,000 - $105,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $105,000

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