Governance, Risk, and Compliance Experienced Associate or Senior Associate

The Weaver Experience

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in various fields. We strive to bring a human element to the world of accounting by fostering a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders prioritize the well-being of our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions. Our success is deeply rooted in our people, and we commit to supporting them in achieving their professional and personal goals.

About the Role

Weaver is seeking a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing contract compliance practice. Our contract compliance practice specializes in franchise audits, vendor and supplier audits, licensing and royalty audits, joint venture and partnership audits, most favored nation reviews, and construction audits.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day project management of 1-6 concurrent engagements
• Project planning and execution of engagement objectives
• Daily interaction and communication with client personnel
• Performing the initial review of Associate workpapers
• Supervise teams of 1 - 6 staff members on multiple concurrent engagements
• Ensure timely feedback, direction, and resources for team members
• Understand the client's industry (franchising, manufacturing/distribution, oil and gas) or quickly adapt to an unfamiliar industry
• Have an advanced understanding of accounting and audit concepts, including internal control theory and internal audit standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate, CIA, or CIA candidate with 1 - 3+ years of experience in public accounting
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, and IIA
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Word, Microsoft Copilot
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills
• Thorough understanding of contract compliance audits, COSO internal control framework, Internal Audit Standard, and the Sarbanes Oxley Act
• Basic familiarity with GAAP

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Advanced understanding of contract compliance audits, financial reporting, transaction cycles, and business processes
• Ability to mentor and help develop less experienced staff
• Demonstrate independent thinking and strong decision making

Benefits

At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We invest in our employees' professional and personal growth. Weaver offers competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We also provide flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days!

We offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program includes technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. We aim to balance high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

We celebrate each employee's unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. Weaver is an equal opportunity employer.

What's Next?

Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Ensure your most recent resume is attached to your application. By registering, you activate an account and create a presence. Apply directly to a position of interest. A friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon to guide you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Note: We are not currently accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.