Internal Audit - Manager

Job Description:
INTERNAL AUDIT & SOX - MANAGER/CONSULTANT

POSITION SUMMARY

Organizations need to create and implement internal controls that safeguard business assets and processes, including those that protect your data and information technology (IT) systems. Grant Thornton's Business Advisory Services (BAS) practice addresses these controls and security issues. BAS offers an opportunity for you to leverage your accounting, auditing, and IT experience to broaden your business and project management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. BAS focuses on reviewing operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an independent assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.

The BAS Internal Audit Manager is responsible for all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support; and developing and managing staff. The BAS Internal Audit Manager works closely with partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development. The BAS Internal Audit Manager is responsible for an assigned group of clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
-Manage, direct, and monitor client services teams on multiple engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
-Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
-Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
-Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
-Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
-Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control, and compliance.
-Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks.
-Manage the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identification of areas of risk.
-Lead SOX engagements and the preparation of Service Audit Reports ( SAR ) in compliance with SAS70.
-Lead the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
-Lead the performance of security and penetration studies.
-Perform quality assurance reviews on financial statements and tax-related issues.
-Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
-Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to embrace and manage change.
-Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
-Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
-Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
-Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.

Job Experience:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
-Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
-Recruit and retain senior associates and associates.
-Coach senior associates and associates in developing and achieving goals and objectives for performance and professional development.
-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelors degree in Accounting and a CPA. An MBA is a plus.
-Five to seven years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering and managing internal audit services with experience in a medium- to large-sized public accounting firm.
-Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.
-Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience a plus.
-Strong experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team.
-Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.
-Practice development experience is preferred.
-Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
-Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
-Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
-Computer expertise including knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology.
-Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Searchable Keywords: Internal Audit - Manager / gj-mo

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years

Expected Travel Time: About 25%