Senior Fiscal Consultant - Chennai | US Shift

Our national, public sector consulting firm is seeking a Consultant on the Fiscal Team to lead cost accounting and cost analysis consulting services to local and state governments. 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 public sector 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 in front of virtual and physical groups and be looking for advancement in their career.

The individual should also have a genuine interest in working with the public sector and assisting the public sector with fiscal projects. This position requires significant time working directly with spreadsheets, cost modeling as well as client interaction.

In this role you will:

• Begin, complete, and renew client work with minimal oversight
• Develop strong client relationships across all levels of public sector 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

WHAT YOULL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
• Five or more years of consulting experience or equivalent public-sector experience
• State or local government accounting, finance experience, or related private sector experience - can be combined with the above
• 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
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to prepare and present clear and concise client-ready documents (superior attention to detail)
• Experience preparing cost-of-service studies and indirect cost rates

Shift: US Shift

Location: DLF IT Park, Chennai