About the position
Weaver is looking for a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager to join our growing firm. This role will primarily focus on internal audit-related work and will be responsible for the day-to-day project management of 1-6 concurrent engagements. Project management responsibilities include project planning, execution of engagement objectives, daily interaction and communication with client personnel, and performing the initial review of Associate and Senior Associate workpapers. This role requires the ability to supervise teams of 1 - 6 staff members on multiple concurrent engagements to ensure they receive feedback, direction, and resources in the event engagement issues arise. This requires a thorough understanding of the client's industry or the ability to quickly learn and adapt to an unfamiliar industry. This position should have an understanding of accounting and audit concepts, including internal control theory and internal audit standards.
Responsibilities
- Project management of 1-6 concurrent engagements
- Project planning and execution of engagement objectives
- Daily interaction and communication with client personnel
- Performing initial review of Associate and Senior Associate workpapers
- Supervising teams of 1 - 6 staff members
- Providing feedback, direction, and resources to team members
- Understanding client's industry or quickly learning new industries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or CPA candidate, CIA, or CIA candidate
- 4+ years of experience in public accounting or internal audit
- Knowledge of the Financial Services industry
- Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills
- Strong project management skills
- Thorough understanding of the COSO internal control framework
- Understanding of Internal Audit Standards and the Sarbanes Oxley Act
- Basic familiarity with GAAP and GAAS
- Ability to be on-site at clients, as requested
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in Accounting or related field
- Experience with the asset management industry
- Advanced understanding of financial reporting, transaction cycles, and business processes
- Ability to mentor and help develop less experienced staff
- Demonstrate independent thinking and strong decision making
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- In-house CPE and learning opportunities
- Technical improvement and practice development training
- Management/leadership training
- Flexible scheduled time off (STO)
- Minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave
- 11 holidays and 2 scheduled recharge days
