Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior Associate

About the position

Weaver's New York City Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practice is looking for a Senior Associate to join our growing firm. This position is responsible for day-to-day project delivery and management of 1-6 concurrent engagements including (but not limited to) internal audits, SOX compliance, Asset Management and process improvement projects serving public and private companies and the public sector. Project management responsibilities include project planning, execution of engagement objectives, daily interaction and communication with client personnel, and performing the initial review of Senior Associate and Associate workpapers. This role requires the ability to supervise teams of 1-4 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 our client industries (namely: Real Estate, Asset Management, Biotech and Government) and the above project types or the ability to quickly learn and adapt to an unfamiliar industry. This position should have an advanced understanding of accounting and audit concepts, including internal control theory, internal control over financial reporting and internal audit standards. Culturally, the Senior Associate will be leadership driven, motivated to develop their team and cultivate a supportive and energetic environment of community and camaraderie.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project delivery and management of 1-6 concurrent engagements.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure SOX compliance.
• Oversee Asset Management and process improvement projects.
• Plan and execute engagement objectives.
• Communicate daily with client personnel.
• Perform initial review of Senior Associate and Associate workpapers.
• Supervise teams of 1-4 staff members on multiple engagements.
• Provide feedback, direction, and resources to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA candidate, CIA, or CIA candidate.
• 2 - 4+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, GAAS, IIA and GAGAS.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Visio.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrate independent thinking and strong decision making.
• Thorough understanding of the COSO internal control framework, Internal Audit Standards, and the Sarbanes Oxley Act.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience with Asset Management, Health Care (Life Sciences), Government and Services industries.
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting, control environments, transaction cycles, and business processes.
• Ability to mentor and help develop less experienced staff.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Flexible scheduled time off (STO).
• Minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave.
• 11 holidays and 2 scheduled recharge days.
• In-house CPE and learning opportunities.
• Multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth.