Governance, Risk, and Compliance Supervisor or Manager

About the role

The Weaver New York City-based Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practice is seeking a Supervisor or Manager to join their growing team. This role is responsible for both technical and strategic activities, supervising up to 4-5 staff members on multiple concurrent engagements.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day project delivery and management of 1-6 concurrent engagements
• Project planning, budget development and monitoring, resource allocation, scheduling, deployment and coordination, execution of engagement objectives, status reporting and project reporting
• Executive and/or Audit Committee materials preparation and meeting participation
• Initial review of Senior Associate and Associate workpapers
• Frequent and continuous interaction with client personnel, establishing trust
• Engagement types may include enterprise and process-level risk assessments, internal audits, SOX readiness, SOX compliance monitoring, advisory engagements and business process improvement projects
• Assist with strategic activities designed to promote practice development, including:
• Coaching junior team members
• Cultivating positive team culture
• Aiding with proposal writing
• Aiding with recruitment (including candidate identification, interview and evaluation)
• Developing marketing collateral and thought leadership
• Participating in market and industry groups
• Branding ambassadorship

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate, CIA, or CIA candidate with 4 - 6+ years of experience in public accounting
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, GAAS, IIA and GAGAS
• Thorough understanding of primary services (enterprise and process-level risk assessments, internal audits, SOX compliance, business process improvement)
• Thorough understanding of the COSO internal control framework, accounting and audit concepts, including internal control theory, internal control over financial reporting and internal audit standards
• Knowledge of and/or the ability to quickly learn and adapt to primary industries (Real Estate, Asset Management, Government, Higher Education and Health Care)
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Word and Visio
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Consultative attitude and ability to quickly establish rapport with others
• Project management and organization skills supporting concurrent engagement management
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships
• Demonstrate independent thinking, problem solving and decision making
• Ability to work independently, whilst also providing effective direction and coordination of others
• Ability to mentor and help develop junior staff

Qualifications Preferred

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Experience with Asset Management, Health Care, Government and Services industries
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting, control environments, transaction cycles, and business processes
• Experience leading staff

Location

This role is based in Weaver’s New York City office and requires a minimum three (3) days per week in-office.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $90,000 to $150,000. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location.

Benefits

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

Schedule

This role requires a minimum three (3) days per week in-office.