As a Process Risk Manager, you will get the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business needs by helping them understand their business risks, and assist in addressing risk in both proactive and responsive contexts for the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.
From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes Oxley as it pertains to internal controls over financial reporting
- Manage internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients
- Manage the risk identification process and evaluation and testing of business processes and related controls
- Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels
- Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, cost reduction, fraud prevention, internal control, and compliance
- Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management
- Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material
- Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals
- Manage, develop, train, coach and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
- Minimum 5+ years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
- Certification required, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM preferred
- Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience preferred
- Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews
- Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
- Knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology
- Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Can travel as needed
The base salary range for this position is between $138,000 and $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the TeamThe team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years of related work experience in a consulting practice or similar function servicing cross-industry clients
- Professional certification (CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM)
- Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience
- Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits and business process control reviews
- Knowledge of audit-preparation software and understanding of technology impacts
- Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Ability to execute multiple engagements and prioritize in a growing team environment
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed
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