Risk Consulting Manager - Process Risk and Controls

About the role

As a Manager in RSM’s expanding Process Risk and Controls Practice, you will play a key role in helping clients strengthen their risk and control environments while advancing your own leadership journey. This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in a meaningful way, supported by a culture that prioritizes continuous learning, mentorship, and collaboration. You will gain exposure to a broad range of industries, with a focus on commercial clients and opportunities within life sciences engagements, while partnering with senior leaders on strategic initiatives that help organizations manage risk effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to commercial-sector clients by bringing forward insights on emerging risks, trends, and leading practices
• Partner with internal audit teams, chief risk officers, SOX program leaders, and other stakeholders to strengthen enterprise risk management
• Lead risk assessment interviews and develop risk-based internal audit plans tailored to client environments
• Review engagement deliverables—including process narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control assessments—to ensure quality and forward-looking insights
• Conduct closing meetings with client leadership to communicate findings and recommendations
• Maintain responsibility for engagement economics, including budgeting, billing, and collections
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction
• Support scope development, project planning, and budget alignment for new and existing clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with management-level and C-suite client stakeholders
• Lead and develop engagement teams through effective delegation, coaching, and mentorship
• Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, pitch materials, and client conversations
• Participate in industry events and associations to expand market presence and deepen sector expertise
• Contribute to internal and external thought leadership focused on emerging risks and best practices
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs
• Build and leverage internal and external networks to drive client value and business growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SOX, internal audit, external audit, or related internal control roles
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading project-based work with defined milestones and timelines
• Strong proficiency in professional writing, data analysis, and presentation tools
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and collaborate effectively across teams
• Adaptability to flexible work environments, including hybrid and remote work
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management and prioritization abilities
• Experience across multiple industries or subject-matter expertise in a specific sector (life sciences experience a plus)
• Proven ability to perform successfully in high-pressure, client-facing environments

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).