Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services

Job Summary

The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services will work under the direction of a Partner and is responsible for managing and delivering high value solutions to multiple clients in the areas of Internal Auditing and internal control, including business risk assessment and Enterprise Risk Management, business process improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, information technology audit & control, financial and operational audit, business conduct and fraud/forensic investigations. In this role, the Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is charged with managing a team of professionals through all stages of internal audit or consulting engagements to include planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding engagement economics and legal risks to the Firm. The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for ensuring exceptional client service and high quality engagement deliverables. The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is also responsible for developing new business with existing clients and prospects of the Firm, including the identification of target companies. The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for managing all aspects of client pursuits and advises the practice Partner through all phases of the client proposal process.

Job Duties

• Acts as a high level contact for clients regarding all questions and information, including progress, challenges encountered, and issues identified.
• Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with client management members during engagement process, as needed.
• Works closely with the Engagement Partner to ensure effective communication of control gaps and suggested improvements to processes, controls and overall risk management to client Audit Committee and management.
• Ensures that the client service team appropriately analyzes client’s processes, risk and controls.
• Ensures that the client service team provides exceptional client service and develops advanced level deliverables and/or solutions to client issues.
• Oversees the development of risk-based audit plans and ensures the development of efficient and effective project plans.
• Reviews and approves engagement budgets and identifies opportunities to improve engagement efficiencies, where possible.
• Ensures the timely execution of practice administration to include but is not limited to time entry, client contract administration, preparation of periodic and timely billings, collections and ensures timely adjustments to engagement realization, as needed.
• Directs multiple client engagements and underlying economics to ensure engagement metrics are achieved.
• Identifies and informs managers and staff to utilize all available research aids (as practical), including databases and trade publications, to develop understanding of client’s industry.
• Identifies, grows and maintains strategic relationships with client personnel, including members of client management.
• Oversees the preparation of formal and informal presentations for client meetings.
• Collaborates with not only RAS partners to service clients and expand our presence in the marketplace, but also other practice leaders to bring the best solutions to our clients and prospects.
• Identifies new business opportunities to expand the Risk Advisory Services practice and communicates such opportunities to his/her practice partner.
• Works closely with the practice partner to manage marketing and business development activities within practice.
• Oversees the development of draft proposals and reports, and completes research, as needed.
• Develops thought leadership for the RAS practice by developing whitepapers and presentations on topics relevant to clients and the profession.
• Works closely with RAS leadership to refresh marketing materials and website content, as needed.
• Fosters a positive demeanor, learning attitude and client service mentality with managers, seniors and staff.
• Travels up to 25% as much as 75% of the time, as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the workload of RAS Managers as well as Senior Associates and Associates (when necessary) on assigned engagements and reviews work product.
• Ensures RAS Managers, Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant software.
• Evaluates the performance of RAS Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development.
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for RAS Senior Associates and Associates in accordance with Firm guidance.
• Acts as mentor to RAS Managers, Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate.
• Acts as a leader and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnel.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business Intelligence, or other relevant field required.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience within a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing Risk Assessments, internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley Readiness services, internal control assessments, management consulting as a Financial, Operational or In Information Technology Subject Matter Expert required.
• Experience performing audits within a public accounting environment preferred.
• Experience performing audits of particular industries (manufacturing, retail, distribution, energy, etc), based upon the RAS practice’s need required.
• Significant supervisory experience required.
• Experience performing process reviews, systems reviews and reviews of application controls required.
• Experience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts & control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control “gaps” required.
• Experience conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports required.
• Experience in client marketing and successfully managing multiple client pursuits and proposal efforts required.

License/Certifications:

• Certificate of Internal Auditor (“CIA”), Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”), Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”), Certified Information System Auditor (“CISA”), or equivalent certifications required.

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Experience with ACL and/or IDEA, and MS Access preferred.
• Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating all stages of an internal audit.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing.
• Able to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm.
• Able to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment.
• Able to collaborate with partners and managers within other service lines and industries, as well as RAS leaders.
• Recognition as a thought leader with respect to the topics of governance, risk and control.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions.
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
• Solid project management skills.
• Solid US GAAP and GAAS knowledge and familiarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rules. Knowledge of IFRS, a plus.
• Solid grasp of general IT control concepts.
• Excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting.
• Executive presence to act as primary contact for clients while preparing and presenting to clients and potential clients.
• Capable of resolving complex business issues.
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel.

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $250,000 - $290,000
Colorado Range: $220,000 - $250,000
Illinois Range: $220,000 - $250,000
Maryland Range: $220,000 - $250,000
Minnesota Range: $220,000 - $250,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $220,000 - $250,000
Washington Range: $220,000 - $250,000
Washington DC Range: $220,000 - $250,000