Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior Manager - Public Sector with State Government and Higher Ed. Focus

About the role

The Weaver Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager to join our Public Sector practice. The ideal candidate will be a leader who can grow our public sector team, build strong client relationships, and expand our client base.

Responsibilities

• Lead entity wide risk assessments and internal audits
• Develop and conduct value-oriented internal and compliance audits
• Support clients in reengineering processes to mitigate risks and improve efficiency
• Perform performance audits of organizational operations and compliance audits of contracts
• Build and maintain relationships with executive management and boards
• Deliver audit reports to audit committees and boards
• Manage and mentor staff, develop training programs, and support career development
• Represent Weaver in the public sector market and assist with new business opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field
• CPA, CIA, or other relevant certification
• 8+ years of client service experience, organizational experience in internal audit or compliance, or consulting experience
• Advanced understanding of governmental business environments, compliance, and risk requirements
• Advanced ability to perform government-related research and interpret statutes and regulations
• Strong project management, independent thinking, and decision-making skills
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills
• Experience managing and developing staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field
• Relevant industry experience
• Proven ability to supervise 2 to 5 or more individuals
• Experience building and providing presentations to senior management and boards
• Experience attracting and servicing new clients and expanding services to existing clients
• Involvement in professional organizations such as IIA, AHIA, AGA, ALGA, AICPA, etc.

Benefits

Weaver offers competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We also provide flexible schedule time off, a minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days. We support our employees through in-house CPE and learning opportunities, and we have an internal leadership coaching program to train leaders to support other leaders at every level of the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Weaver is committed to investing in the strength of our team and supports a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual's unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. We are an equal opportunity employer.