Governance, Risk, and Compliance Experienced Associate or Senior Associate

Weaver

$70K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA or CPA candidate, CIA, or CIA candidate with 1 - 3+ years of public accounting experience
  • Thorough understanding of GAAP and IIA
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Copilot
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage 1-6 concurrent engagement projects
  • Plan and execute engagement objectives
  • Communicate daily with client personnel
  • Perform initial review of Associate workpapers
  • Supervise and mentor teams of 1 - 6 staff members
  • Ensure timely feedback and direction to team members
  • Adapt quickly to learn new industry environments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible scheduled time off (STO) and a minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave
  • 11 holidays and 2 scheduled recharge days
  • In-house CPE and continuous learning opportunities
  • Inclusive work environment that supports individual strengths
Full Job Description
Position Profile

Weaver is looking for a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing contract compliance practice. Our contract compliance practice performs franchise audits, vendor and supplier audits, licensing and royalty audits, joint venture and partnership audits, most favored nation reviews, and construction audits. This position is responsible for day-to-day project management of 1-6 concurrent engagements. Project management responsibilities include project planning, execution of engagement objectives, daily interaction and communication with client personnel, and performing the initial review of Associate workpapers. This role requires the ability to supervise teams of 1 - 6 staff members on multiple concurrent engagements to ensure they receive feedback, direction, and resources in the event engagement issues arise. This requires a thorough understanding of the client's industry (i.e. franchising, manufacturing/distribution, oil and gas) or the ability to quickly learn and adapt to an unfamiliar industry. This position should have an advanced understanding of accounting and audit concepts, including internal control theory and internal audit standards.

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA or CPA candidate, CIA, or CIA candidate with 1 - 3+ years of experience in public accounting
  • Thorough understanding of GAAP, and IIA
  • Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Word, Microsoft Copilot
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong project management skills
  • Thorough understanding of contract compliance audits, COSO internal control framework, Internal Audit Standard, and the Sarbanes Oxley Act
  • Basic familiarity with GAAP

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred:
  • Master's degree in Accounting or related field
  • Advanced understanding of contract compliance audits, financial reporting, transaction cycles, and business processes
  • Ability to mentor and help develop less experienced staff
  • Demonstrate independent thinking and strong decision making

Weaver Benefits At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees' wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. Weaver goes beyond offering competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Learn more here - Weaver benefits. We support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days!

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

People are our formula!At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds, and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual's unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support.

What's next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.

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