Program Compliance Analyst

Overview Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Please discuss the work location status with your Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional to understand the requirements for an opportunity you are exploring. Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law. Any unsolicited resumes submitted through our website or to Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, employee e-mail accounts are considered property of Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorized recruitment agency ("search firm") for Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by Baker Tilly's Talent Attraction team, to submit candidates for review via our applicant tracking system. Responsibilities Primary Task: Perform program-level compliance reporting (EPA grant compliance reports, capital deployment performance reports, GHG emissions reports, financial reports for outside capital providers). Overall Description: The Solar for All Program (SFA) aims to deliver the benefits of solar and the clean energy economy to low-income and environmental justice communities across states and Tribal Nations. The Program Analyst is primarily responsible for performing financial and impact reporting efforts for the SFA program. This role works extensively across internal departments within Baker Tilly to ensure the technical and financial success of the overall SFA program. The Program Analyst reports to the Program Manager, SFA. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities: Support the development of program compliance and governance systems by creating data gathering forms, assistance request submission and approval processes, escalation protocols, internal feedback loops, and process review checks. Identify and set up internal controls for maintaining compliance with EPA requirements identified in the award agreement in conjunction with external auditors. Oversee federal grant compliance processes focused on performance metric data gathering, monitoring, and program-wide performance reporting. Maintain and update federal grant performance dashboards. Prepare regular program GHG emissions impact reports using the EPA AVERT tool, or similar platforms. Prepare regular program evaluation reports focused on program operations, capital deployment, impact, and outcomes. Provide knowledgeable compliance support for potential grantees by troubleshooting errors and providing support with compliance monitoring and reporting. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in business, energy, engineering, or related field of study required; a Master’s degree in a related field preferred. 1-2+ years of experience working in the energy industry (utilities, utility-run programs, solar) or in finance, banking, consulting, or related field. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting related to federal grant administration. Demonstrated organizational and coordination skills. A demonstrated attention to detail. Highly proficient in Microsoft Power BI. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Primary Task: Perform program-level compliance reporting (EPA grant compliance reports, capital deployment performance reports, GHG emissions reports, financial reports for outside capital providers). Overall Description: The Solar for All Program (SFA) aims to deliver the benefits of solar and the clean energy economy to low-income and environmental justice communities across states and Tribal Nations. The Program Analyst is primarily responsible for performing financial and impact reporting efforts for the SFA program. This role works extensively across internal departments within Baker Tilly to ensure the technical and financial success of the overall SFA program. The Program Analyst reports to the Program Manager, SFA. This position is located in Chicago, Illinois. Responsibilities: Support the development of program compliance and governance systems by creating data gathering forms, assistance request submission and approval processes, escalation protocols, internal feedback loops, and process review checks. Identify and set up internal controls for maintaining compliance with EPA requirements identified in the award agreement in conjunction with external auditors. Oversee federal grant compliance processes focused on performance metric data gathering, monitoring, and program-wide performance reporting. Maintain and update federal grant performance dashboards. Prepare regular program GHG emissions impact reports using the EPA AVERT tool, or similar platforms. Prepare regular program evaluation reports focused on program operations, capital deployment, impact, and outcomes. Provide knowledgeable compliance support for potential grantees by troubleshooting errors and providing support with compliance monitoring and reporting.A Bachelor’s degree in business, energy, engineering, or related field of study required; a Master’s degree in a related field preferred. 1-2+ years of experience working in the energy industry (utilities, utility-run programs, solar) or in finance, banking, consulting, or related field. Knowledge of regulatory compliance and reporting related to federal grant administration. Demonstrated organizational and coordination skills. A demonstrated attention to detail. Highly proficient in Microsoft Power BI. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.