Job DescriptionAs a Process Risk Experienced Associate, you will get the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business needs by helping them understand their business risks and assist in addressing risk in both proactive and responsive contexts for the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.
From day one, you'll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:- Review operational, financial, and technology processes to assess business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process
- Assess the risks associated with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting
- Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services
- Work closely with Grant Thornton managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues
- Communicate (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence
- Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
- Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals
- Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
- Minimum 1 year of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
- Desire to pursue a CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification
- Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience preferred
- Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews
- Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
- Knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology
- Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Can travel as needed
The base salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $108,675. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
Benefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
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