Grant Thornton (US)

Risk Advisory Manager, Not-for-Profit and Higher Education

Grant Thornton (US)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $129,600 - $194,400 per year

About the role

  • Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide clients with an assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the processes
  • Manage the development and execution of enterprise risk management, operational risk compliance and/or internal control programs for not-for-profit and higher education clients
  • Manage the development and execution of internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients
  • Manage the risk identification process and evaluation and testing of business processes and related controls
  • Manage the development of leading practices-based recommendations for improvement that are ‘right-sized’ and appropriate for the not-for-profit and higher education industries, as well as the specific needs and circumstances of clients
  • Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, identify opportunities for improvement and leading practices-based recommendations regarding process optimization, revenue enhancement, cost reduction, fraud prevention, internal control, and compliance
  • Leverage analytics automation and artificial intelligence solutions to deliver client services efficiently and effectively
  • Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels
  • Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management
  • Actively participate in business development activities, such as developing new business relationships, contributing to / leading proposals, participating on client account teams, developing whitepapers and/or other thought leadership material, and attending conferences
  • Understand and manage firm risk on proposals and client engagements
  • Manage, develop, train, coach and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
  • Minimum 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
  • Experience working for or with not-for-profit organizations or higher education institutions preferred
  • Experience with knowledge of processes, risks, controls and leading practices within not-for-profit and higher education industry-specific functions such as grants management, academic research, fundraising, student services, etc. preferred.
  • Certification required, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM preferred
  • Internal audit experience, enterprise risk management, internal controls and/or compliance experience preferred
  • Experience performing financial and operational internal audits, as well as business process, internal control and/or operational reviews within the not-for-profit or higher education industry.
  • Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control- Integrated Framework (2013), COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework (2017), the institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (IIA IPPF), and/or current focus areas of external financial statement auditors (completeness and accuracy of key reports, level of precision, etc.)
  • Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
  • Experience with analytics, automation and/or artificial intelligence platforms an understanding of the impact of technology
  • Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
  • Can travel as needed.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise risk managementinternal auditfinancial auditsoperational auditsbusiness process reviewsinternal controlscomplianceanalytics automationartificial intelligenceCOSO Internal Control Framework
Soft Skills
client servicecommunicationanalytical skillsorganizational skillsproject managementleadershipmentoringtask delegationperformance assessmentbusiness development
Certifications
CPACISACISSPCIACISM