Manager - Risk Advisory (Business Process)

CrossCountry Consulting • New York, NY

6d • $116,000 - $238,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

CrossCountry Consulting is seeking a Manager for its growing Risk Advisory practice. The role spans financial and compliance risk, strategic and operational risk, and enterprise-wide risk. The Manager leads client work, manages project operations and quality, builds client relationships, and coaches team members. The position also contributes to firm-approved AI-enabled client solutions and identifies compliant ways to use emerging AI tools and techniques.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in professional services, such as public accounting, an advisory firm, or a management consulting firm.
• Strong technical and analytical skills in risk and controls, business processes, and general management consulting.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multifaceted issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies, including AI and automation, in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Nice To Haves

• CIA or CPA certification is preferred.
• Experience in SOX, internal audit, third-party risk, or transformation work, with the ability to learn unfamiliar areas as needed.
• Openness to new tools such as AI and automation, and ability to use firm-approved tools where they add value.
• Composure and sound decision-making when deadlines tighten or findings become complex.
• Commitment to coaching team members and providing honest feedback.
• Ownership of engagements and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage project operations, including engagement planning, budget development, progress tracking, and quality review of deliverables.
• Lead audit, risk assessment, control testing, and risk management projects, including fieldwork and preparation of work papers.
• Conduct management walkthroughs and document processes using narratives, flowcharts, and risk control matrices.
• Evaluate, design, and test internal controls, and recommend practical remediation for identified risk and control gaps.
• Build and maintain client relationships, act as the main point of contact between clients and project teams, and develop an understanding of clients’ businesses.
• Coach and mentor team members through regular feedback and annual performance reviews, and help project teams resolve complex issues.
• Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved AI-enabled client solutions in accordance with data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards policies.
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to improve client solutions and internal processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Parental and maternity leave policies.
• Technology stipends.
• Wellness reimbursement programs.
• Annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

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