Director, Process Risk & Controls Consulting

RSM US LLP•Houston, TX

1d•$126,500 - $254,700

About The Position

The Director, Process Risk & Controls Consulting serves as a trusted risk advisory partner to financial services clients, applying technical, industry, and risk advisory expertise to client engagements. The role maintains senior client relationships, oversees engagement quality and economics, supports account strategy, and leads communication with clients. It also contributes to RSM’s practice and firm-wide initiatives, develops talent, and drives business growth through market-facing activity and client development. The Director builds and mentors teams, supports an inclusive and innovative culture, and helps colleagues develop in line with their capabilities and career aspirations. The role also develops professional relationships and industry visibility, contributes to thought leadership, presents at industry events, and collaborates with internal partners on pursuits. Travel is required to meet client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
At least 8 years of experience as an internal auditor or controls specialist.
Strong business acumen, including significant experience with internal audit/SOX risk and control assessments in the financial services sector.
Applicable certification, such as CPA or CIA.
Recent successful experience cultivating new business and participating in related market-facing activities.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skills, including experience interacting with senior management.
Ability to travel to meet client needs.
Demonstrated success in high-pressure scenarios.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience at a public accounting or professional services firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

Model RSM’s values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship in interactions with clients and colleagues.
Lead and contribute to firm-wide and practice initiatives involving recruiting, talent development, technical methodology, engagement economics, and industry leadership.
Lead by example, foster trust and innovation, mentor colleagues, and support diversity and inclusion.
Serve as a trusted advisor to financial services clients, incorporating emerging risks, trends, and concepts into client service.
Understand clients’ cultures and strategies and incorporate that understanding into service delivery.
Maintain C-suite, board-level, and external-audit relationships.
Review project deliverables and maintain responsibility for engagement economics, including adjusting account strategy or structure to improve financial performance.
Review engagement work to ensure quality and consistency with objectives and requirements.
Lead account communication strategies and ensure adherence to client reporting protocols.
Address complicated relationship concerns and exercise sound judgment in escalating issues or seeking counsel.
Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to develop capabilities and cultivate trust, innovation, diverse perspectives, and constructive challenge.
Recruit, develop, and inspire future firm leaders through mentorship aligned with employees’ potential and aspirations.
Assign work appropriately and support colleagues’ capabilities and long-term career goals.
Give and receive candid written and verbal feedback and pursue self-development in response to constructive feedback.
Build new connections and leverage existing networks and personal brand to drive firm growth.
Participate in industry associations and events to develop or maintain industry focus and relationships.
Contribute to thought leadership and present at internal and external industry events.
Use professional networks and knowledge of the firm, clients, prospects, and industry to deepen relationships or form new ones.
Communicate with prospects, assess their needs, and develop clear project scopes, delivery plans, and budgets.
Collaborate with business developers, marketing, communications, and other internal partners to advance business pursuits.
Travel to meet client needs.