Risk Advisory and Internal Controls Services - Man

at Conway MacKenzie & Dunleavy Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

The Manager level position for Riveron's Risk Advisory and Internal Controls Services group will be the day-to-day lead for consulting engagements working collaboratively with senior team members who provide guidance, coaching, and direction. The role includes assessing the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), developing and executing remediation roadmaps, and performing ICFR risk assessments. Ideal candidates are able to draw on past external audit and advisory experience and leverage the knowledge within Riveron to advise clients on how to structure and execute efficient and effectives internal control environments tailored to the size, scale, and risk profile of the individual client. Managers are expected to conduct the majority of day-to-day project management activities on all of their engagements, including project plan development, reviewing staff work for quality, status updates to clients and internal management, and mentoring of staff and senior consultants.
Who You Are:
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Accounting, and CPA, CIA, and/or CISA Certification preferred
Minimum five years experience, the majority of which is within external audit or risk advisory roles
Ability to lead an engagement with appropriate oversight; someone who wants to collaborate to deliver outstanding work to clients
Experience supervising direct reports, coaching and teaching less experienced personnel, and/or leading project teams
Demonstrated knowledge of business risks, internal controls over financial reporting, SOX, the COSO framework
Ability to navigate complex processes in client walkthroughs, determining gaps and weaknesses in ICFR to be evaluated in real-time.
Experience interacting with clients, establishing credibility, trust and healthy relationships
Desire to help build our growing team, underlying methodologies, and practicesWhat You'll Do:
Gain an understanding of the assigned clients' objectives as well as their regulatory and risk management environment
Lead projects in the areas of Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance/Internal Controls
Execute risk assessments in consideration of risk of misstatement and risk of fraud in financial reporting
Assess internal controls' design adequacy to mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks
Identify control gaps and improvement items and design controls in a greenfield environment. Design detailed remediation roadmaps to close those gaps.
Exhibit proficiency with creating internal controls process flows and risk/control matrices
Maintain the level of technical competency and professional care required for the completion of assignments in accordance with COSO, COBIT, auditing standards, and related control techniques
Set priorities, ensuring daily coordination among the project team, and monitor progress against schedules, budgets, project/task deliverables, and status reporting
Plan, review, and provide direction for the work of Staff and Senior Consultants
Communicate extensively with clients to drive expectations and report on the status of ongoing projects.
Deliver oral and written presentations during and at the conclusion of projects by either recommending improvements or any operational/financial deficiencies to executive leadership
Stay abreast of emerging risk areas and related control techniques
Strengthen and maintain a network of industry contacts and establish new long-term relationships
The expected pay range for this position is $100,000 - $ 180,000 (exclusive of bonus, equity, or benefits for which this role may be eligible). This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making individual compensation decisions including but not limited to experience and training; skill sets; licensure and certifications; location and other business and organizational needs; and applicable laws.
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About Riveron:
At Riveron, you'll collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver meaningful solutions to a variety of clients, work alongside experienced leaders who are invested in your growth, and be part of an inclusive and vibrant community of individuals who truly love what they do and who they do it with. Our entrepreneurial culture is rooted in a belief that every perspective is uniquely valuable, and that spirit has enabled our significant growth. Along with that growth comes opportunity - for more impactful work, enhanced flexibility, and progressive benefits that support healthy, prosperous lives in and out of work.

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