Risk Consulting Manager - Process Risk and Controls
About The Position
As a Manager in RSM’s expanding Process Risk and Controls Practice, you will play a key role in helping clients strengthen their risk and control environments while advancing your own leadership journey. This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in a meaningful way, supported by a culture that prioritizes continuous learning, mentorship, and collaboration. You will gain exposure to a broad range of industries, with a focus on commercial clients and opportunities within life sciences engagements, while partnering with senior leaders on strategic initiatives that help organizations manage risk effectively.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in SOX, internal audit, external audit, or related internal control roles
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading project-based work with defined milestones and timelines
- Strong proficiency in professional writing, data analysis, and presentation tools
- Ability to travel to meet client needs and collaborate effectively across teams
- Adaptability to flexible work environments, including hybrid and remote work
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective time management and prioritization abilities
- Experience across multiple industries or subject-matter expertise in a specific sector (life sciences experience a plus)
- Proven ability to perform successfully in high-pressure, client-facing environments
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to commercial-sector clients by bringing forward insights on emerging risks, trends, and leading practices
- Partner with internal audit teams, chief risk officers, SOX program leaders, and other stakeholders to strengthen enterprise risk management
- Lead risk assessment interviews and develop risk-based internal audit plans tailored to client environments
- Review engagement deliverables—including process narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control assessments—to ensure quality and forward-looking insights
- Conduct closing meetings with client leadership to communicate findings and recommendations
- Maintain responsibility for engagement economics, including budgeting, billing, and collections
- Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction
- Support scope development, project planning, and budget alignment for new and existing clients
- Build and maintain strong relationships with management-level and C-suite client stakeholders
- Lead and develop engagement teams through effective delegation, coaching, and mentorship
- Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, pitch materials, and client conversations
- Participate in industry events and associations to expand market presence and deepen sector expertise
- Contribute to internal and external thought leadership focused on emerging risks and best practices
- Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs
- Build and leverage internal and external networks to drive client value and business growth
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation package
- Flexibility in schedule
- Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
