Manager, RAAS I Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Aprio • Atlanta, GA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager, RAAS I Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to join their dynamic team. The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality client engagements across financial and operational internal audit, business process risk assessments, SOX advisory, enterprise risk management (ERM), financial reporting controls, and process-level control design and optimization. The role involves leading assessments of financial reporting risks and key business processes, designing and optimizing controls, and translating risks into practical recommendations. The Manager will also lead client engagements, serve as a trusted advisor, and partner with finance leaders. Additionally, the role includes contributing to practice growth, leading engagement teams, and fostering team development. The position requires performing and overseeing engagements such as SOX 404 advisory, financial and operational internal audits, SOC 1 examinations, and business process reviews. Internal initiatives and continuous improvement of methodologies are also part of the role. Approximately 30% travel is required.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required; business or related field accepted with significant financial audit or SOX experience. (minimum GPA of 3.3).
• CPA required or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• 5+ years in public accounting or equivalent consulting/auditing experience.
• Significant experience in financial statement audits, SOX 404, internal audit, or business process-focused compliance engagements, including hands-on involvement with: Financial reporting risks and assertions, Process-level control design and testing, Walkthroughs, risk/control matrices, and deficiency evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment in evaluating control design, control failures, and remediation sufficiency.
• Experience working directly with accounting close processes, financial systems, or ERP-driven controls.
• Ability to interpret accounting standards and audit concepts and apply them pragmatically in advisory engagements.
• Prior experience supporting external audit reliance or management remediation efforts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce clear reports and documentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Consultancy mindset with creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead engagement teams and manage client relationships effectively.
• Commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree preferred (Accounting).
• Equivalent work experience accepted in lieu of graduate degree.
• Other certifications (CISA, CRISC, CIPP, CISSP, CISM) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead assessments of financial reporting risks and key business processes, including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, payroll, inventory, and revenue recognition.
• Design, evaluate, and optimize process-level and entity-level controls, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, authorization, and segregation of duties.
• Translate accounting and operational risks into practical control recommendations aligned with management’s business objectives.
• Review and challenge management’s risk assessments, control narratives, and control rationales for sufficiency and audit-readiness.
• Lead all phases of client engagements, including planning, execution, staffing, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring alignment with their risk management and compliance objectives.
• Partner with CFOs, Controllers, and Finance leaders to address financial reporting risk, audit readiness, and control maturity.
• Assist with sales efforts and contribute to expanding the GRC practice.
• Identify opportunities for additional services and value-added solutions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support career growth and engagement quality.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Perform and oversee engagements such as SOX 404 advisory, financial and operational internal audits, SOC 1 examinations, business process reviews, and related compliance frameworks, with a strong emphasis on financial reporting risk and control effectiveness.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Lead internal projects and contribute to continuous improvement of methodologies and processes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What This Job Offers

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