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Job SummaryWorking under the authority of a Partner, the Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for managing and delivering high value solutions to multiple clients across multiple industry groups. The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services will be responsible for overseeing and delivering risk advisory services around Information Technology (IT) related activities such as Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, System Development Lifecycle and Implementation Reviews, Cyber-Security Reviews, Business Resumption/Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), Application Level IT Controls, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence/Automation, and Data Governance among other common IT related services. The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is charged with overseeing all aspects of engagements to include planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client risks. In this role, the Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is charged with managing a team of professionals through all stages of internal audit or consulting engagements to include planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding engagement economics and legal risks to the Firm. The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for ensuring exceptional client service and high quality engagement deliverables. The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is also responsible for developing new business of approximately $1 million annually with existing clients and prospects of the Firm, including the identification of target companies. The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services also supports the West Region Practice Leader, as well as City Leaders, with all aspects of client pursuits, including all phases of the client proposal process. The Assurance Managing Director, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for all aspects of practice administration including time entry, client contract administration, billings, collections and adjustments to engagement realization when needed.Job DutiesOversees the documentation and testing of application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packagesActs as a high level contact for clients regarding all questions and information, including progress, challenges encountered, and issues identifiedConducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with client management members during engagement process, as neededWorks closely with engagement teams and other managing directors/partners to ensure effective communication of control gaps and suggested improvements to processes, controls and overall risk management to client Audit Committee and managementEnsures that the client service team appropriately analyze client's processes, risks and controlsEnsures that the client service team provides exceptional client service and develops advanced level deliverables and/or solutions to client issuesOversees the development of risk-based audit plans as well as ensures the development of efficient and effective project plansReviews, approves and seeks Partner approval of engagement budgets and identifies opportunities to improve engagement efficienciesEnsures the preparation of periodic and timely billings, collections and makes timely recommendations to the engagement Partner of adjustments to engagement realization, as neededLeads assigned client engagements and underlying economics to ensure engagement metrics are achievedIdentifies and informs managers and staff to utilize all available research aids (as practical), including databases and trade publications, to develop understanding of client's industryIdentifies, grows and maintains strategic relationships with client personnel, including members of client managementPrepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings and seeks Partner review and approval of presentations prior to deliveryCollaborates with both RAS and other practice professionals to bring the best solutions to our clients and prospects and thus expand our presence in the marketplaceIdentifies new business opportunities to expand the Risk Advisory Services practice and communicates such opportunities to his/her practice partnerWorks directly with practice leaders, business developers and marketing to develop proposals and reports, and completes research, as neededWorks under the supervision of the West Region Practice Leader to manage marketing and business development activities within practice, including but not limited to refreshing marketing materials and website content, as neededDevelops thought leadership for the RAS West Region Practice Leader by developing whitepapers and presentations on topics relevant to clients and the professionFosters a positive demeanor, learning attitude and client service mentality with managers, seniors and staffOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Supervises the workload of RAS IT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates, as needed, on assigned engagements and reviews work productEnsures RAS IT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant softwareEvaluates the performance of RAS IT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional developmentDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for RAS IT Senior Associates and Associates in accordance with Firm guidanceActs as mentor to RAS IT Managers, Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriateActs as a leader and projects a professional, positive attitude toward client and firm personnelQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation :Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Intelligence or other relevant field, requiredMBA or other relevant advanced degree, preferredExperience :Ten (10) or more years of experience with a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing Risk Assessments, internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley Readiness services, internal control assessments, management consulting as a Financial, Operational or Information Technology Subject Matter Expert, requiredExperience performing audits within a public accounting environment, requiredExperience performing audits of particular industries (manufacturing, retail, distribution, energy, etc.), based upon the RAS practice's needs, requiredSignificant supervisory experience, requiredExperience performing process reviews, systems reviews and reviews of application controls, requiredExperience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts & control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control "gaps," requiredExperience conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports, requiredExperience in client marketing to include but is not limited experience successfully managing multiple client pursuits and proposal efforts, preferredLicense/Certifications:Certificate of Internal Auditor ("CIA"), Certified Public Accountant ("CPA"), Certified Fraud Examiner ("CFE"), Certified Information System Auditor ("CISA"), or equivalent certifications, requiredSoftware :Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office Suite products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, requiredProficient knowledge and use of Power BI, requiredExperience with ACL and/or IDEA, and MS Access, preferredExperience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, preferredLanguage:Conversational in Spanish, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating all stages of an IT internal auditKnowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulationsSuperior verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writingAbility to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firmAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environmentRecognition as a thought leader with respect to the topics of governance, risk and control.Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutionsCapability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracyAbility to collaborate with partners and managers within other service lines and industries, as well as RAS leaders.Solid project management skillsSolid grasp of ITGCsExcellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgetingExecutive presence to act as primary contact for clients while preparing and presenting to clients and potential clientsAbility to resolve complex business issuesCapacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnelProficiency in the latest data analytics and business intelligence concepts, and the ability to develop solutions using such concepts for clientsAbility to travel 50% of the timeIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.California Range: $220,000 - $250,000 Colorado Range: $220,000 - $250,000 Illinois Range: $220,000 - $250,000 Maryland Range: $220,000 - $250,000 Minnesota Range: $220,000 - $250,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $220,000 - $250,000 Washington Range: $220,000 - $250,000 Washington DC Range: $220,000 - $250,000#J-18808-Ljbffr