Consultant - Excellent Benefits Package

Senior Consultant

Full-Time 

Remotely based

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

Our consulting firm is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead cost accounting and cost analysis consulting services.

This Consultant will lead the creation of cost-of-service analyses, indirect cost rates, and related deliverables for clients. Responsibilities may include interviewing client management and staff, gathering and analyzing data, preparing reports or claims, participating in presentations, and other project tasks as directed.

To be successful, candidates should have financial analysis experience and have led cost-of-service analysis studies in the past. Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and experience with databases is required. Demonstrating the right skill set may substitute for a lack of experience. The firm will provide specific training on the firm's proprietary cost- of-service models and systems. Candidates should be willing to problem-solve, possess critical thinking skills, be able to work independently but also in collaboration with other staff, and be self-motivated. Candidates must be comfortable presenting to virtual groups and be looking for advancement in their career.

The individual should have a genuine interest in cost analyzing and related projects. This position requires significant time working directly with spreadsheets, cost modeling as well as client interaction.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Begin, complete, and renew client work with minimal oversight
• Develop strong client relationships across all levels of organizations
• Lead, facilitate and participate in client and internal meetings
• Manage and participate in the gathering of required data and process calculations on behalf of clients
• Ability to problem-solve complex issues on behalf of clients
• Research existing and/or learn new regulations, programs, and subject matter areas
• Present information in a concise, linear manner, both orally and in reports, to a wide variety of users
• Develop daily work plans and meet utilization targets
• Supervise project work and eventually direct reports/staff
• Participate in business development efforts, including the generation of new business proposals and presentations
• Participate in corporate activities and show a commitment to firm culture
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: 

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of consulting and analysis experience or equivalent
• Accounting, finance experience, or related private sector experience
• Experience preparing cost-of-service studies and indirect cost rates
• At least three years of project management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially strong analytical experience in Excel
• Experience using basic algebra and mathematics involving the practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions or measurements
• Experience with and comfort learning database systems
• Ability to develop relationships with both colleagues and clients at varying levels of organizations
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Experience with leadership and the desire to grow leadership skills
• The ability to prepare and present clear and concise client-ready documents (superior attention to detail)
• The ability to work as part of a team or individually
• The ability to meet competing deadlines
• Experience preparing cost-of-service studies and indirect cost rates