Senior Associate, State and Local Advisory- Government Services

Job Overview The Senior Associate in the Government Services practice delivers professional advisory services tailored to the unique challenges and priorities of State and Local government agencies. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for a mission‑driven professional to apply advanced expertise in regulatory compliance, financial management, and operational improvement to strengthen public sector organizations serving diverse communities and policy areas. Senior Associates play a key role in leading project workstreams, mentoring junior staff, and fostering strong client relationships. Our team is a dynamic, growth‑oriented management consulting practice dedicated to enhancing the capacity and effectiveness of government entities. We partner closely with clients to help them achieve operational excellence, financial sustainability, and measurable public impact. Our approach centers on active client engagement and collaboration throughout every phase of the engagement. Responsibilities Service Delivery Delivers advisory services to state and local government entities, focusing on compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., 2 CFR 200, HHS, Treasury, FEMA, HUD), including risk reviews and internal control evaluations Leads financial modeling, budget development, and cash flow forecasting; analyzes funding streams, cost allocation methodologies, and rate structures Drives operational and administrative improvement initiatives, such as process mapping, workflow optimization, organizational assessments, and change management; helps clients streamline administrative functions and implement best practices Drafts, revises, and implements client policies and procedures related to accounting, procurement, contracts, grant management, and administrative operations, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and industry standards Prepares and reviews client deliverables, including reports, presentations, memos, and correspondence; communicates findings and recommendations clearly to audiences with varying levels of financial, operational, and regulatory literacy Project Management Serves on multiple client projects simultaneously, tracks progress, coordinates with stakeholders, and ensures timely completion of deliverables Maintains effective communication with client staff, external partners, and internal team members to facilitate project success and client satisfaction Mentors and provides guidance to junior team members as appropriate Practice and Product Development Participates in and contributes to practice development activities, such as internal meetings, knowledge sharing, and identifying opportunities to enhance advisory services for public sector clients Stays current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in government consulting, grants management, and operations improvement Supervisory Responsibilities Assists in the supervision, development, and training of Associates and Interns Reviews and evaluates work prepared by Associates and Interns Schedules and supervises workload of Associates and Interns Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Interns Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Accounting (required) MBA, MPA (preferred) Experience Four (4) or more years of demonstrated experience in state or local government OR four (4) years of experience in financial management or consulting (required) Software Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (required) Experience with grants management, CRM, accounting, or other related nonprofit software (preferred) Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex financial, operational, and compliance data and present findings to diverse audiences Excellent project management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines Familiarity with U.S. Government rules and regulations related to accounting, contracts, procurement, and grant management Ability to travel up to 20% of the time Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr BDO USA