Manager, Risk Advisory Services

About the position

The Manager, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for managing and delivering high value solutions to clients in the areas of Internal Auditing and internal control, including business risk assessment, business process improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, information technology audit & control, financial and operational audit, business conduct and fraud/forensic investigations. In this role, the Manager, Risk Advisory Services is charged with managing a team of professionals through all stages of an internal audit or consulting engagement to include planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client economic and legal risks. The Manager, Risk Advisory Services will also be responsible for providing suggestions to improve the internal controls and accounting procedures of assigned clients, as well as managing certain aspects of engagement administration.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary contact for clients regarding all questions and information, including progress, challenges encountered, and issues identified
• Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with client management members during engagement process
• Communicates control gaps and suggested improvements to processes, controls and risk management to client management and audit committees
• Analyzes the client’s processes, risk and controls
• Provides exceptional client service and develops advanced level deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Proposes recommendations for a risk-based audit plan
• Establishes engagement budget, provides recommendations for project scope and underlying pricing changes, as needed
• Prepares periodic and timely billings, and manages adjustments to engagement realization, as needed.
• Manages the engagement and underlying economics to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Utilizes all available research aids (as practical), including databases and trade publications, to develop understanding of client’s industry
• Identifies, grows and maintains strategic relationships with client personnel, including members of client management
• Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings
• Identifies new business opportunities to expand the Risk Advisory Services practice and communicates such opportunities to his/her engagement superiors
• Participates in marketing and business development activities within practice
• Drafts proposals and reports, and completes research, when needed
• Administers project plans
• Fosters a positive demeanor, learning attitude and client service mentality with staff and seniors
• Supervises the day-to-day workload of RAS Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
• Ensures RAS Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant software
• Evaluates the performance of RAS Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for RAS Senior Associates and Associates in accordance with Firm guidance
• Acts as mentor to RAS Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate
• May act as a Career Advisor to Associates or Senior Associates

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or Business Intelligence, required
• Six (6) or more years of experience within a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing Risk Assessments, internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley Readiness services, internal control assessments, management consulting as a Financial, Operational or In Information Technology Subject Matter Expert, required
• Prior experience performing audits of particular industries (manufacturing, retail, distribution, energy, etc.), based upon the RAS practice’s need, required
• Prior supervisory experience, required
• Prior experience performing process reviews, systems reviews and reviews of application controls, required
• Prior experience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts & control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control “gaps”, required
• Prior experience conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports, required
• Certificate of Internal Auditor (“CIA”), Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”), Certified Information System Auditor (“CISA”), or equivalent certifications, required
• Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required
• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating all stages of an internal audit
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid project management skills
• Sound US GAAP and GAAS knowledge and familiarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rules.
• Solid grasp of general IT control concepts
• Excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting
• Executive presence to act as primary contact for clients while preparing and presenting to clients and potential clients
• Capable of resolving complex business issues
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
• Prior experience performing audits within a public accounting environment, preferred
• Experience with ACL and/or IDEA, and MS Access, preferred
• Knowledge of IFRS, a plus

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexibility
• Opportunities for advancement