Senior - Governance, Risk & Controls (Financial Services)

DLA LLC

• $110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX, or advisory/consulting
  • Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and operational processes
  • Preferred experience with alternative asset management clients
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Clear communication skills for stakeholder presentations
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; data analysis skills beneficial
  • Proactive and collaborative mindset, able to handle multiple tasks
  • Certifications like CPA, CIA, or CISA are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support engagements within the financial services sector
  • Evaluate internal controls and document processes
  • Conduct SOX compliance testing and internal audit procedures
  • Identify control gaps and create practical recommendations
  • Prepare workpapers and client-ready deliverables
  • Analyze data to provide insights that enhance client operations
  • Participate in meetings to discuss findings and recommendations
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and scope-compliant project delivery.

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO, including a birthday holiday
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Reimbursement for commuting expenses
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Employee referral and commission programs
  • Hybrid work model, generally two days per week in-office.
Full Job Description
Description

What You'll Do

You'll work on real, high-impact projects that help our clients strengthen controls, improve processes, and enhance governance. Your day-to-day may include:
  • Supporting engagements within the financial services industry
  • Evaluating internal controls, performing walkthroughs, and documenting processes
  • Conducting SOX compliance testing and internal audit procedures
  • Identifying control gaps and developing practical, value-driven recommendations
  • Preparing workpapers, reports, and client-ready deliverables
  • Analyzing data and supporting insights that improve client operations
  • Participating in both internal and client meetings, clearly communicating open items, overall status, and findings/recommendations
  • Collaborating with team members to deliver projects on time and within scope


What You'll Bring

We know great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX, or advisory/consulting environments
  • Experience with internal controls frameworks, SOX compliance, and operational processes
  • Exposure to alternative asset management clients strongly preferred (e.g. private credit, private equity, hedge funds, real estate, etc)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Clear communication skills and ability to present to stakeholders
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; data analysis skills are a plus
  • A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are a plus


Why Join DLA?

We're a rapidly growing advisory firm with a strong leadership team, national client base, and entrepreneurial culture. We offer:
  • Flexible PTO (plus your birthday is a holiday!)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Commuting expense reimbursement
  • Ongoing professional development & training
  • Employee referral & commission programs
  • Hybrid work model (typically 2 days per week in-office)


Come Be a Part of Our Success Story

At DLA, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We hire great people from all backgrounds-because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for consulting, you'll find a home here.

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