Senior Associate - Publisher Services – US Based
Are you looking for an opportunity to hone and apply your Compliance and Data Analytics skills?
Overview:
Connor Consulting International provides highly specialized accounting and advisory solutions to ensure contract, license, and royalty compliance. The company has experienced enormous growth since its inception in 2009. The practice has more than doubled in size every year and is presently serving as a trusted advisor to a broad range of clientele in various industries across the globe, including clients from Fortune 500 companies.
Connor’s continued pursuit for excellence in the delivery of professional contract compliance services has gained trust and recognition of the world’s largest software vendors. The company’s experienced teams ensure our clients are served by the best tenured industry experts.
With the continuous business growth and expansion of Connor and its clients, we are looking for a Senior Associate based in US to help us further build our capabilities and manage global client projects. The Associate team, with the support of the leadership team, advises clients on license compliance initiatives and executes the daily activities associated with license compliance reviews. This role involves various compliance related projects across multiple vendors, including audit project management and data analytics.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all of the activities associated with software license compliance reviews including project management, deliverables creation, client status reporting, etc.
- Perform extensive excel analysis as part of audit execution, client internal initiatives and other services.
- Interact with cross functional teams at clients/licensees and manage multiple reviews across multiple clients simultaneously.
- Prepare and peer review all client deliverables: reports, calculations, etc.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of client businesses, technologies and risks and maintain technical and practical knowledge relating to clients and industry.
- Assist with facilitation use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement services and offerings.
- Identify opportunities for new services, methodologies or work process for teams and clients.
- Supervise, coach and mentor junior staff members and contribute to training, develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct.
- Develop strong strategic relationships with clients and key industry contacts to generate revenue from existing clients and expand service offerings to new clients.
- Participate in sales pursuits for license compliance initiatives.
- Assist in development and implementation of operational policies to support internal infrastructure growth.
- Assist management team with engagement financials and client business review deliverables.
Experience, Skills, and Characteristics
- BA/BS in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Information Systems Administration, Engineering or related field; CPA, CIA, CISA certification
- 2+ years’ experience in Professional Services or large IT organizations
- Software license compliance review experience.
- A member of the compliance team from one of the Big 4 firms preferred but not required.
- Strong references from existing employer/clients.
- Proficient understanding of technology and software license contract review experience.
- Demonstrate an understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, IT controls and related standards.
- Identify and evaluate complex business and technology risks, management processes, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement.
- Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design and/or implement products and services
- Strong background in auditing techniques and/or computer control environments
- Strong written and verbal presentation skills including the ability to translate technical information to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
- Hard working, detail oriented and ability to motivate and manage engagement teams.
- Self-driven, highly motivated, and able to work well independently and in team environments.
- Proven experience with building strong relationships and instilling trust with clients and internal teams.
- Ability to adapt to different licensee conditions and cultural differences while executing audits globally.
- Strategic thinker with ability to make prudent business decisions.
- Professional and personable demeanor.
- Flexibility to work effectively across multiple engagement teams, clients and licensees across the globe with different time zones.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
- Up to 25% domestic and international travel required.
- For positions in the following countries, languages required are:
o USA – English
o Latin America – Portuguese, Spanish
o UK – English
o Europe – Polish, Spanish, Italian or French
Related Working Technical Experiences
- Windows or UNIX/Linux administration background including proficiency with Active Directory
- Data analysis applications such as ACL, SQL, or Access
- Windows Server Desktop
- Unix/Linux, SAM (SMS, Altiris, etc.)
- VB Script, Shell Script
- VBA/Macros
- VB/Shell/PERL/Macros
- VMware administration
- SAM experience (SCCM, Altiris, LANDesk, etc.)
- ISO 19770-1 and ITIL SAM Standards
Benefits - Why Connor?
We approach every relationship with purpose, attention, and a little fun! You can expect a flexible working environment, paid mental health days, a generous vacation package, and competitive compensation. You’ll be working with a highly driven, collaborative global team that values trust, accountability, and continuous learning. We nurture our people in a culture that promotes diversity and individuality that sparks innovation and creativity.
Connor Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equality, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you are a professional who is looking for an opportunity where you can put your honed skills and abilities to work for a mission that you are passionate about, then this is the right career opportunity for you.
Join us and be part of our Global Team. Apply now!
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What We Do
Connor's mission is to make a positive impact on our people's lives, the lives of the people we interact with, and the communities we live in. Our global team is driven by our mission and values, committed to doing our best for each other, our clients and our communities every day. Every employee at Connor is positioned to have an impact, knowing the status quo is not good enough. Our services are primarily focused on 3rd party relationships - with our Royalty and Software License Compliance services helping companies secure their revenue streams, and our GRC and vendor management solutions providing insights and assurance for cyber-security and ESG risks. By staying true to our mission and values, our team of highly specialized professionals help our customers achieve their business goals, while strengthening their 3rd party relationships. We drive on diversity being our strength, operating as a single firm in more than 20 countries. Connor’s clients span from the largest IP and Software licensors across the globe, to many of the future industry leaders. We embody the David vs. Goliath story and thrive on it - embracing challenges from our Big 4 competitors daily. Our nimbleness allows us to truly tailor our services to our clients' needs, supported by our technology first mindset in customer engagement and data analysis. Our proprietary technology across ConnorX and Data Platform uniquely positions us to deliver marketing level customer experience and insights to the compliance industry. Our People are our only assets. Ask our people how they feel about working at Connor, and they'll all say the same thing: They feel proud to be part of a team that not only strives to be smarter and better for our clients but offers endless opportunities to grow and learn along the way. We are more than just accountants; we are trusted advisors invested in the long-term financial success of their businesses.
