Experienced Senior, Risk Advisory Services

Experienced Senior, Risk Advisory ServicesThe Experienced Senior, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for providing risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in the areas of SOX, internal audit, business process improvement, information technology, and fraud investigations. In this role, the Experienced Senior, Risk Advisory Services will participate in all stages of an internal audit or consulting engagement and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client economic and legal risks.The position works a sporadic and fluctuating scheduleJob DutiesActs as primary contact for clients regarding basic questions and informationConducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with clients during engagement processObtains information, documents and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issuesDocuments and analyzes the client's processes, risk and controls with guidance and direction from senior Risk Advisory Services professionalsDevelops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issuesDynamically reassess risk and communicate with senior Risk Advisory Services professionals and/or client as necessaryAssists with the management of the engagement to ensure engagement metrics are achievedUtilizes research tools, databases and trade publications to develop understanding of client's industryDevelops relationships with client personnel and management membersPrepares formal and informal presentations for client meetingsPartners with Risk Advisory Services leadership to complete research and draft proposals and reports, as necessaryImplements project plansMaintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagementsConducts risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established / required timeline while oversees staffEstablishes risk-based audit programsDetermines scope of review in conjunction with the Engagement ManagerDocuments financial reporting cycles or internal audit area and identifies key controlsAssesses internal control design and operational effectiveness Conducts audit testing of specified area and identifies reportable issues and dimension of riskDetermines compliance with appropriate legislation and/or audit policies and proceduresCommunicates findings to senior management and drafts comprehensive report of audited areaOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Supervises the day-to-day workload of Risk Advisory Services Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work productEnsures Risk Advisory Services Associates are trained on all relevant audit software and engagement processes and proceduresDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Risk Advisory Services AssociatesActs as mentor to Risk Advisory Services Associates, as appropriateQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation :Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field requiredExperience :Three (3) to seven (7) years of financial experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing internal audit, consulting or risk services requiredTwo (2) or more years of prior supervisory experience preferredPrior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation and testing of controls requiredExperience with Internal Audit and Sarbanes Oxley with a focus in entities wide risk assessment requiredLicense/Certifications:CPA or CIA certification preferredSoftware :Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and WordPrior experience with various assurance applications and research tools beneficialOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an auditKnowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and systemsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firmAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environmentSuperior analytical and diagnostic skillsCapable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracyAbility to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfullySolid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsCapable of effective managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as neededCapacity to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnelAbility to travel 25 to 50% of the timeIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.California Range: $90,000 - $115,000 Colorado Range: $90,000 - $115,000 Illinois Range: $90,000 - $115,000 Maryland Range: $90,000 - $115,000 Minnesota Range: $90,000 - $115,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $115,000 Washington Range: $90,000 - $115,000 Washington DC Range: $90,000 - $115,000