Internal Audit & Risk Manager

Overview

A leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm is seeking an Internal Audit & Risk Manager to join their Risk Advisory practice. This practice offers a full range of services to help clients assess risks, develop competitive strategies, and achieve business objectives through expertise in risk management, internal controls, governance, compliance, and internal audit best practices.

This role offers opportunities for career growth, flexible work arrangements, and collaboration with a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client executives and management to understand their business operations and assist in identifying, assessing, and managing financial and operational risks.
• Develop deep knowledge of clients’ industries and businesses through direct client interaction across multiple engagements.
• Provide independent and strategic recommendations for business and process improvements related to SOX, internal audit, and other risk advisory areas.
• Advise clients on implementing new processes and controls to address key risks.
• Assess and optimize business risk in areas including SOX compliance, operational audits, and enterprise risk management (ERM).
• Perform walkthroughs, risk and control assessments, and control testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Review client processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify gaps, and communicate findings and recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive executive summaries and final reports, documenting engagement work papers in accordance with internal audit methodologies and firm standards.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted business advisor.
• Deliver professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Expand knowledge of various technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools.
• Manage SOX and risk advisory engagements, including staffing, billing, collections, and ensuring profitability.
• Network and build relationships internally and externally to support business growth.
• Participate in professional development and firm-wide learning programs.
• Support the growth and development of team members through mentoring and coaching.
• Engage in social activities and team events promoting work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CIA certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience executing and managing SOX, risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls.
• Experience in a client-facing consulting role is preferred.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• National pay range: $96,600 to $221,300.
• California pay range: $108,000 to $221,300.
• Actual compensation depends on skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location.

Location

Please discuss work location requirements with the talent acquisition professional for the specific opportunity being considered.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws.