Manager, Risk and Assurance

Position Summary

Hudson Advisors is seeking a diligent and driven Manager to join our Risk and Assurance team. In this high-visibility role, you will lead and execute operational, financial, and compliance reviews for Hudson Advisors and its private equity affiliates, providing critical insights to our stakeholders. You will plan engagements, conduct fieldwork, analyze data, and communicate findings to senior executives–serving as a trusted advisor in enhancing controls and driving operational excellence.

Notably, this position involves no travel and no SOX compliance work, allowing you to focus on impactful risk advisory projects rather than repetitive checklists. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid work flexibility, lunch provided on in-office days with menu options from multiple Dallas restaurants, and a collaborative team culture with high visibility to senior leadership. This position is a unique opportunity to advance your career in a growth-oriented environment, without sacrificing work-life balance. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage risk and assurance engagements covering operational, compliance, and financial areas for Hudson Advisors and its affiliates.
• Plan engagements, define scope, and conduct research to identify risks and design effective review procedures.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements that strengthen internal controls, increase efficiency, and add value.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior management in a clear, concise, and actionable manner.
• Apply Institute of Internal Auditors standards, COSO framework, and business judgment in performing reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Risk and Assurance function, including the use of advanced tools and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 4 years of external or internal audit experience.
• Professional certification (CPA or CIA).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Work Environment & Benefits

• Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid–mix of in-office and remote work).
• Travel: None required.
• Benefits Include: competitive base salary + performance bonus; comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan with company match; daily catered lunches from Dallas restaurants.

Desired Organizational Competencies

• Accountability - demonstrates a commitment to and responsibility for accomplishing individual, team, and business objectives 
• Drive - consistently achieves challenging goals and objectives and demonstrates an ability to create value and maximize results 
• Planning - proactively identifies business needs, problems, and risks and develops well-founded plans that specify strategies, actions, solutions, risk mitigants, and desired results 
• Critical Thinking and Judgment - possesses the ability to develop alternative solutions that are based on logical assumptions and factual information and that take into consideration resources, risks, and organizational values 
• Adaptability - exhibits the capacity to successfully change and evolve actions, opinions, and behavior as a result of changing priorities or environment 
• Communication Skills -  communicates with clarity and focus to deliver the appropriate impact 
• Influential Leadership - leads with confidence and conviction and is able to establish credibility, trust, and respect among team members 
• Team Work - fosters collaboration among team members and business partners and uses capabilities to achieve team goals 
• Professionalism – impresses and inspires other while fulfilling your role to the best of your ability