Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior Associate or Supervisor - Public Sector/Government

About the role

The Weaver Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Associate or Supervisor to join our Public Sector practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in internal audit, compliance, and consulting services, with a focus on local government, state agencies, regional governmental organizations, public healthcare, and higher education institutions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise teams of multiple staff members on concurrent engagements to ensure they receive feedback, direction, and resources throughout the project.
• Gain a thorough understanding of our clients' industries through quick learning and adaptability.
• Perform entity-wide risk assessments to identify critical client risks, processes, and areas for in-depth internal audits.
• Conduct risk-based, value-oriented internal and compliance audits that follow the Global Internal Audit and GAGAS standards.
• Engage in consultative projects to reengineer client processes and mitigate risks and improve efficiency.
• Carry out performance audits of organizational operations to assess performance metrics, process efficiencies, staffing, and organizational structure.
• Execute compliance audits to identify contract non-compliance or unallowable costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a client service role with organizational experience in internal audit or compliance, performance audit, or consulting.
• Extensive internal audit or consulting experience with a variety of process areas and types of audits for government agencies and entities.
• A thorough understanding of governmental business environments at the local, state, public healthcare, regional government entity, and/or higher education levels and the associated compliance and risk requirements.
• An advanced understanding of compliance, internal audit, risk, COSO internal control framework, IIA Global Audit standards, and GAGAS yellow-book related requirements.
• Advanced professional writing skills and executive presence to communicate effectively with the Executive and Board level.
• Strong project management, independent thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with developing and training staff in technical and non-technical matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CPA candidate, CIA, CIA candidate, or other relevant certification.
• A Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred, relevant industry experience will be considered.
• Involvement in professional organizations such as IIA, AHIA, AGA, ALGA, AICPA, etc.

Benefits

Weaver offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive health benefits, flexible scheduled time off (STO), a minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days. We also provide in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.