Financial Consultant

Public Consulting Group LLC

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S.all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. Our Human Services team helps state and municipal human services and economic development agencies keep their promisesresponsibly and sustainablyto the children, adults, and families they serve. Join us and use your professional skills to build stronger communities and better serve populations in need by making meaningful and lasting changes in government organizations.

Services :

• Program Consulting
• Finance Consulting and Billing Services
• Applied Technology
• Outsourcing and Operations
• Strategy
• Project and Grants Management
• Assessments and Feasibility Studies

We are seeking professionals who are passionate about developing impactful solutions for public sector clients. This position is part of our Human Services Practice Area, specifically supporting the Child and Family Services Center of Excellence, which is dedicated to helping state, county, and municipal agencies improve outcomes for children, youth, and families. Our work spans a broad spectrum of human services programs, including child welfare, children's behavioral health, juvenile justice, economic assistance, and public health. We also address the social determinants of health through strategic consulting and programmatic support.

This role places a strong emphasis on financial consulting, including cost analysis, funding strategy development, and fiscal impact assessments. You will help clients optimize their use of federal and state funding streams, improve financial operations, and align budgets with performance goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide consulting support to client projects, with a focus on financial strategy and analysis. Prepare and present agendas, financial reports, and status updates to clients. Conduct financial and programmatic data analysis using Excel, PowerBI, and other tools. Develop expertise in federal and state funding requirements, including Title IV-E, Medicaid, and TANF. Assist in the design and implementation of major project phases, including financial modeling and cost-benefit analysis. Participate in data collection activities, including fiscal research and stakeholder interviews. Contribute to proposal development, including writing and coordinating submissions with a financial lens. Prepare written reports, deliverables, and presentations that integrate financial insights with programmatic recommendations. Facilitate meetings with clients and stakeholders, including finance and program leadership. Support business process redesign efforts to improve financial efficiency and accountability. Other responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills

Strong analytical and financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and funding strategies. Ability to interpret and apply federal and state policy to financial planning and program design. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools is a plus. Detail-oriented problem-solving approach with intellectual curiosity and initiative. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in virtual and in-person settings. Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and supporting underserved populations.

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree required; Master's or other graduate degree preferred in public administration, business, finance, social work, or a related field. Experience : Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in management consulting, public finance, government, or child welfare finance. Demonstrated passion for improving outcomes for children and families, especially through financially sustainable solutions.

Working Conditions

Remote + Some travel required

Compensation : Range : $66,600-$80,000

EEO Statement : Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and / or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.