Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior Associate

Weaver • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Weaver is looking for a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Senior Associate to join our growing firm. This position is responsible for day-to-day project management of 1-6 concurrent engagements. Project management responsibilities include project planning, execution of engagement objectives, daily interaction and communication with client personnel, and performing the initial review of Senior Associate and Associate workpapers. This role requires the ability to supervise teams of 1 - 6 staff members on multiple concurrent engagements to ensure they receive feedback, direction, and resources in the event engagement issues arise. This requires a thorough understanding of the client's industry (i.e. inventory/distribution, oil and gas, financial institutions) or the ability to quickly learn and adapt to an unfamiliar industry. This position should have an advanced understanding of accounting and audit concepts, including internal control theory and internal audit standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate, CIA, or CIA candidate with 2 - 4+ years of experience in public accounting
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, GAAS and IIA
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Word,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills
• Thorough understanding of the COSO internal control framework, Internal Audit Standard, and the Sarbanes Oxley Act and the related requirements of Section
• Basic familiarity with GAAP and GAAS

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting, transaction cycles, and business processes
• Ability to mentor and help develop less experienced staff
• Demonstrate independent thinking and strong decision making

Responsibilities

• Project planning
• Execution of engagement objectives
• Daily interaction and communication with client personnel
• Performing the initial review of Senior Associate and Associate workpapers
• Supervise teams of 1 - 6 staff members on multiple concurrent engagements to ensure they receive feedback, direction, and resources in the event engagement issues arise.

Benefits

• Weaver offers competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Weaver offers flexible scheduled time off (STO), a minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days!
• We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal L&D department.
• Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees