Business Process Risk Experienced Associate

Grant Thornton • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Process Risk Experienced Associate in Grant Thornton’s 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 and internal controls; and evaluate process effectiveness and efficiency. The role includes evaluating Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting, working with clients and Grant Thornton colleagues to gather information and resolve issues, and communicating confidently with stakeholders at all levels. You will also maintain professional standards and client confidentiality, manage firm risk on audits and proposals, and meet or exceed targeted utilization hours. The position follows the firm’s hybrid work model and requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site. Travel may be required as 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 servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
• Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.
• Ability to execute multiple engagements and manage 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.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to pursue a CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM license or certification.
• Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review operational, financial, and technology processes to assess business risk, internal controls, and process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Assess risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Maintain effective working relationships with clients and collaborate with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services.
• Work with Grant Thornton managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clients and colleagues at all organizational levels to accomplish objectives while demonstrating 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.
• Attend in person at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

Benefits

• Personalized and comprehensive benefits; specific offerings are described on the company’s careers website.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria.
• Work-location, weekly-schedule, and flex-time-off options, consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model.
• Work-life integration options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level