Jennifer Keller

CPA | Senior Manager

About

A woman of the world, Jen was in the Peace Corps in Niger before turning to accounting.

When she’s not traveling, you can find Jen reading or watching historical fiction, fantasy, and sci-fi dystopian books and movies. Jen, along with her two children, husband, and goldendoodle, now calls Washington her home.

Jen is a senior manager in the firm’s Accounting and Consulting Services Group. She focuses on grant compliance and serves not-for-profit clients across a variety of industries. Jen has a thorough understanding of the ins-and-outs of not-for-profit organizations, having earned her master’s degree in international human rights, along with previous work in programming for not-for-profits.

Practice Emphasis

  • Not-for-profit organizations, including social service, international, and research agencies
  • Grant accounting and compliance
  • Grants management services: pre- and post-award support
  • Forecasting and budgeting
  • Internal control assessments and development
  • Policy and procedure development

Proven Results

  • Helped a large, regional, grant-funded not-for-profit become audit ready for three fiscal years simultaneously.
  • Worked with clients to strengthen their internal controls and operational processes.
  • Managed over 100 federal, state, and other grants during pre-award, post-award, and closeout for a multi-million dollar not-for-profit.
  • Performed specialized engagements built to meet clients’ specific needs.

Education

  • University of Delaware, Bachelor’s Degree in French and Political Science, Minor in Biology
  • University of Denver — Josef Korbel School of International Studies, Master’s Degree in International Human Rights

Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • National Grants Management Association
  • Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Returned Peace Corps Niger Volunteer

My Life by the Numbers

2

Goofy kids

1

Rambunctious dog

7

Countries lived in

5

US states lived in

35

Countries visited