Risk & Internal Controls Manager

Crawford•Atlanta, GA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Risk & Internal Controls Manager will lead risk, internal control, and audit initiatives across the Finance organization. This role involves partnering with business leaders, Internal Audit, and external auditors to strengthen the internal control environment and financial reporting integrity. The manager will also drive process improvements and support technology enhancements.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, or finance
Strong knowledge of SOX, internal control frameworks, and financial reporting
Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and communicate with senior leaders
Experience driving process improvements and leveraging technology solutions
Advanced Degree in related field required
Requires a bachelor and advanced degree in accounting, management information systems or systems analysis with business-related course work
Minimum of six years in internal auditing or risk management supporting corporate/overhead function required.
In depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and SOC requirements, auditing principles, auditing standards, IIA standards, and PCAOB requirements.
Experience in reviewing, evaluating, and concluding on vendor SOC reports.
Experience addressing SOC report deficiencies internally and resolving issues with vendors.
Experience documenting and flowcharting business processes, including identifying existing controls and/or controls gaps.
Willingness to learn and drive the use of data analytics, automation, and technology to improve monitoring, efficiency, and quality of finance controls and reporting.
Maintaining appropriate records and documents for department/unit.
Interacting with senior finance & operations management, internal and external auditors, on requirements, review of implementations, and presentation of findings.
Frequent contact with colleagues, Crawford management and field personnel primarily to exchange information; at times more than one course of action must be considered in the decision-making process.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and identify multiple alternative solutions.
Working knowledge of PC software, ERP applications, and reporting tools.
Expert level usage of Microsoft Excel and Excel functions
Excellent people and listening skills; including the ability to lead with empathy.
Organizational ability, leadership skills and project management experience.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
CPA or CIA required
Demonstrated experience conducting IT audits and/or executing data analytics required

Nice To Haves

Ideal for a strategic, detail‑oriented leader who thrives in a collaborative environment.
Experience with utilizing AI prompts to execute accounting/business related tasks a plus.
preference given to additional designation of CISA or CISSP
Other professional designations considered

Responsibilities

Lead multiple concurrent audit, risk, and internal control projects in accordance with departmental standards.
Perform and oversee walkthroughs, control testing, analysis, and documentation to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Assist with the coordination of SOC 1 and SOC 2 programs, including vendor evaluations, deficiency monitoring, and developing and overseeing compensating controls as needed.
Drive the use of data analytics, automation, and technology to enhance continuous monitoring and reduce manual processes.
Partner with senior management and business stakeholders globally to support risk assessments, risk mitigation, and process improvement initiatives.
Communicate results of control reviews and design assessments; develop clear observations and actionable remediation recommendations.
Support leadership in evaluating the internal control environment, including identifying control failures and root causes.
Collaborate with Internal Audit and external auditors to support audits and remediation while minimizing business disruption.
Assist management with control design and implementation, including test of design documentation, testing, and alignment with Internal Audit.
Analyze complex financial and operational data to identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and inform decision making.
Coach, train, and provide oversight to team members.
Effectively communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to management and stakeholders.
Uphold company policies, ethical standards, and the Code of Conduct.
Perform administrative tasks as needed to support the Finance and risk mitigation strategies of Crawford & Company.