Risk Advisory & Consulting, Manager (Financial)

Frazier & Deeter•Nashville, TN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Through its Advisory practice, Frazier & Deeter has developed a world-class team advising clients on all matters related to risk management, compliance, process improvement, optimization and internal controls. Our clients include a broad range of publicly traded companies, high-growth pre-IPO organizations, and entrepreneurial private companies making a difference in a variety of industries. We are a meaningful part of our client’s teams, providing insight, leadership and subject matter expertise that help them successfully manage their most critical financial accounting and reporting processes, technology, risk and control initiatives. The Financial Risk Advisory & Consulting Manager will primarily be responsible for leading engagement teams in the day-to-day delivery of finance advisory, internal control advisory and/or internal audit services. This may include serving mid-sized publicly traded companies (up to $5B in annual revenues), pre-IPO companies, industry-leading private companies, government agencies, etc.

Requirements

5+ years’ financial audit and/or advisory experience
Certification mandatory – CPA or CIA or other preferred certification
Demonstrated success in a client service role, preferably with Big 4 or national advisory firm with responsibility for leading finance process advisory, internal controls advisory and/or internal audit engagements
Financial statement audit experience desired, working knowledge of SEC reporting requirements and technical accounting standards strongly preferred
Ability to interact with external auditors and members of senior management to co-develop expectations, design, and manage project scope, and communicate and interpret key priorities and issues
Subject matter expertise related to Sarbanes-Oxley / PCAOB and SEC standards, trends and application – scoping and risk assessment, identifying significant accounts, preparing process documentation, identifying and preparing a risk and control matrix, creating test plans, ensuring quality and adherence to methodology through detailed review, ensuring accuracy of conclusions, clearly articulate findings and deliver actionable recommendations, evaluate severity of deficiencies
Experience with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, COSO 2013 Internal Control Framework, and COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills including ability to manage complex engagements, meet client deadlines, and capability to present to Board / C-suite audience
Teaching and team development
Exemplify a positive attitude and strong work ethic with a commitment to collaboration, responsiveness and professionalism
Ability to travel 20% to 40%
#LI - hybrid