Senior Manager – Risk Advisory

Senior Manager – Risk Advisory

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems and Decision Sciences, Internal Audit or a related field is required.
• One or more of the following internal audit certifications is required: CIA or CPA. Advanced degrees and Certifications may be used to supplement for years of experience.
• 8+ years of direct experience in the field of Internal Audit, preferably with most recent experience in public accounting or internal audit/risk consulting.
• 3+ years management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support under the direction of Partners and Directors Risk Advisory engagements within the Risk & Compliance Services practice
• Project manage Internal Audit, Internal Control over Financial Reporting, CFIUS, J-SOX, SOX, MAR, and business process improvement engagements, including supervising walkthroughs, controls design, and control testing of both business process and ITGC
• Lead other types of integrated consulting engagements such as Audit department Co-Sourcing/ Outsourcing, SOC Report Management Assist, Fraud Risk Assessments, AML, Segregation of Duties reviews, and Special Projects, as necessary
• Embrace the use of technology and champion the redesign of operating and technology models that improve efficiency and the client experience
• Manage the creation of new and modification of existing processes to refine client delivery
• Demonstrate and apply multi-tasking skills, teamwork, and responsibility with engagement team members, and use modern technology and data analytic tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services
• Maintain critical aspects of the client relationships and tailor the engagements throughout to meet their needs and expectations
• Demonstrate ownership and experience through ability to identify and solve roadblocks with clients, teammates, and staff
• Prepare proposals in response to RFPs, participate in business development meetings, and draft statements of work and change orders
• Tracking profitability of engagements within your client portfolio, tracking budgets to actuals, WIP, billing, and realization
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while working on internal initiatives
• Prepare and review engagement documentation and attend/lead Audit Committee and client update meetings, when necessary
• Continuously seek and provide developmental feedback
• Review work from both big picture and detail perspectives, to ensure work products require little to no updating from senior colleagues
• Anticipate changing demands for resources and staffing, removing barriers when necessary
• Author and/or co-author from time to time external and internal ‘thought leadership’ content to raise your profile as a professional services leader
• May be required to work extended hours during the workweek and/or on weekends to meet client need
• May be required to travel to and work from different company and client locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree is a plus
• Prior Business Development experience
• Substantial experience using newer technology and work paper systems (Workiva, Auditboard, CCH, Pentana, etc.) to engage internally and with stakeholders and clients
• Stage presence and effective communication skills
• Addition certifications, such as CISA
• Demonstrates critical thinking and project management skill capabilities.
• Knowledge of organizational and business functions to allow for completion of assigned Internal Audit tasks.
• Knowledge and understanding of key business risk and related internal controls.
• High degree of professionalism and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Able to perform effectively, efficiently, and with quality under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in business and technical environments. Professionally and appropriately communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to work in a highly organized manner within a fast-paced, innovative, and continuously changing environment.
• Intermediate to advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products or similar software applications.