Manager - Compliance, Remediation & Monitoring

at StoneTurn Group LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

If you seek a fast-paced, people-first firm with a collaborative culture, StoneTurn may be the right place for you.

StoneTurn, a global professional services firm, works with law firms, corporations, and government agencies in solving the most complex and consequential business issues. StoneTurn has earned the trust of clients and regulators worldwide by deploying multidisciplinary teams of industry leaders to provide unique expertise with forensics and investigations, risk and compliance, data and technology, economic and dispute advisory, and strategic business consulting. Founded in 2004, StoneTurn operates from offices across five continents and is widely lauded for its commitment to collaboration, integrity, and independence.

StoneTurn is seeking a qualified Manager to join our Compliance Remediation and Monitoring team.

Job Summary
In this position you will be responsible for managing client engagements and contributing to the business development efforts for the Compliance Remediation and Monitoring practice. You will add value to our team by having previous experience as a compliance professional or an as auditor with a strong understanding of the internal controls environment and internal control testing methodologies. This position requires you to be a person with strong interpersonal, communication, and technical accounting skills including knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, the COSO framework and SEC industry reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities
Plan and manage engagements within the regulatory compliance and monitorship environment with the expectation of periodically working on forensic accounting related investigations.
Direct and perform compliance assessments and gap analyses and assessments and reporting of financial and operational controls analyses.
Conduct client interviews and walkthroughs to identify risks, assess compliance programs and controls, and discuss findings related to the assessment of design and testing of operating effectiveness, including making recommendations and determining the best solutions.
Review and summarize client documents, and third party financial and industry data.
Develop client deliverables including, but not limited to, research summaries, assessments of compliance programs and related reports and the presentation of findings.
Manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively, ensuring quality control of client deliverables and client satisfaction.
Integrate with all other StoneTurn practice areas to deliver coordinated services (for example working on forensic accounting investigations).
Manage firm risks and client risks associated with engagements.
Research emerging issues and identify market-facing opportunities.
Build, develop and maintain external client relationships, including attendance at business development events and networking initiatives.
Assist with engagement management administration, including billing and conflict checks.
Foster a team-oriented environment through maintaining a positive and collaborative mindset.
Mentor and develop Senior Consultants and Consultants by providing timely performance feedback/training and conducting performance reviews.

Required Qualifications
B.A. in Business, Accounting or Finance; CPA certification obtained (or in process of obtaining)
5+ years of experience within a compliance or auditing role
Excellent managerial, leadership, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to structure and perform technical projects, manage client expectations and relationships
Excellent prioritization and time management skills
Commitment to exemplary client service delivery
Flexibility with potential travel requirements of client engagements (average 10 - 20%)

Desirable Qualifications
Prior experience at a professional services firm; a combination of consulting experience and in-house experience within the regulatory and/or enforcement environment is preferred
Experience within financial services compliance industry including financial crime, or automotive, aerospace or railroad industry
Network of relationships within law firms and corporate legal departments
Other professional designation(s) (CFE, CFF, CAMS)

We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages.

Applicants for employment in US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship by StoneTurn.

For additional information, go to www.stoneturn.com.

StoneTurn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics.