Business Process Risk Experienced Associate

Grant Thornton•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

As a Process Risk Experienced Associate in the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice, you will help clients understand and address business risks in both proactive and responsive contexts. You will review operational, financial, and technology processes; assess business risk, internal controls, and process effectiveness and efficiency; and support clients with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting. You will work with clients and Grant Thornton colleagues to gather information, deliver services, and promptly identify and resolve issues. The role also involves communicating with clients and colleagues, maintaining professional standards and client confidentiality, managing firm risk on audits and proposals, and meeting or exceeding utilization targets. Travel may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field.
At least 1 year of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function serving cross-industry clients at a national level.
Desire to pursue a CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM license or certification.
Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.
Ability to execute multiple engagements and complete 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.

Nice To Haves

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.

Responsibilities

Review operational, financial, and technology processes to assess business risk, internal control, and process effectiveness and efficiency.
Assess risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting.
Maintain productive working relationships with clients and work with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services.
Work with Grant Thornton managers and partners to identify and resolve client problems or issues promptly.
Communicate verbally and in writing with clients and colleagues at all organizational levels to accomplish objectives and demonstrate knowledge and confidence.
Adhere to high professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel as needed.