Governance, Risk and Compliance Services Director

Weaver • Houston, TX

286d • $200,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Weaver is looking for a dynamic Governance, Risk and Compliance Services Director to join our growing firm. The ideal candidate is a strategic advisory professional with an advanced understanding of accounting, audit and business process improvement concepts. This leader will execute client engagement objectives while also building and supervising a team. Client project types will include risk-based, value-orientated internal audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, asset protection, compliance and fraud prevention components, risk and compliance assessments designed to identify, evaluate and manage critical risks and compliance initiatives, and business process improvement and reengineering. Primary industries served will be Financial Services, Private Equity, Real Estate, Life Science, Technology and Manufacturing & Distribution. In addition to the technical expertise required for client servicing, we are also looking for someone who possesses a strong professional network in NYC and has proven business development skills. This professional will work closely with Firm and local leadership to expand Weaver's Advisory service offerings in the New York metropolitan area.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CIA designation.
• 9+ years of public accounting experience or a combination of public accounting and relevant industry experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial reporting, transaction cycles, and business processes.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, GAAS, COSO internal control framework, IIA standards, SOX and Section 404.
• Excellent business writing and presentation skills.
• Experience with business process improvement procedures.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop a team.
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills.
• Ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute client engagement objectives while building and supervising a team.
• Conduct risk-based, value-orientated internal audits, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Perform risk and compliance assessments to identify, evaluate and manage critical risks.
• Lead business process improvement and reengineering initiatives.
• Expand Weaver's Advisory service offerings in the New York metropolitan area.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible scheduled time off (STO).
• Minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave.
• 11 holidays and 2 scheduled recharge days.
• In-house CPE and learning opportunities.
• Internal leadership coaching program (WeaverLEAD).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees