Assurance Senior Manager, Risk Advisory Services

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Working under the authority of a Principal, the Assurance Senior Manager, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for managing and delivering high value solutions to multiple clients in the areas of Internal Auditing and internal control, including business risk assessment and Enterprise Risk Management, business process improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, information technology audit & control, financial and operational audit, business conduct and fraud/forensic investigations.

This role includes managing a team of professionals through all stages of internal audit or consulting engagements (planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition) and providing recommendations regarding engagement economics and legal risks to the Firm. The role is responsible for ensuring exceptional client service and high-quality engagement deliverables, developing new business with existing clients and prospects (including identifying target companies), supporting the practice Principal with client pursuits and all phases of the client proposal process.

It also covers all aspects of practice administration including time entry, client contract administration, billings, collections and adjustments to engagement realization when needed.

• Acts as a high level contact for clients regarding all questions and information, including progress, challenges encountered, and issues identified
• Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with client management members during engagement process, as needed
• Works closely with the Engagement Partner to ensure effective communication of control gaps and suggested improvements to processes, controls and overall risk management to client Audit Committee and management
• Ensures that the client service team appropriately analyzes client’s processes, risks and controls
• Ensures that the client service team provides exceptional client service and develops advanced level deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Oversees the development of risk-based audit plans as well as ensures the development of efficient and effective project plans
• Reviews, approves and seeks Partner approval of engagement budgets and identifies opportunities to improve engagement efficiencies
• Ensures the preparation of periodic and timely billings, collections and makes timely recommendations to the engagement Partner of adjustments to engagement realization, as needed
• Leads assigned client engagements and underlying economics to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Identifies and informs managers and staff to utilize all available research aids (as practical), including databases and trade publications, to develop understanding of client’s industry
• Identifies, grows and maintains strategic relationships with client personnel, including members of client management
• Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings and seeks Partner review and approval of presentations prior to delivery
• Collaborates with both RAS and other practice partners to bring the best solutions to our clients and prospects and thus expand our presence in the marketplace
• Identifies new business opportunities to expand the Risk Advisory Services practice and communicates such opportunities to his/her practice partner
• Works directly with the Partner to develop draft proposals and reports, and completes research, as needed
• Works under the supervision of the practice partner to manage marketing and business development activities within practice, including but not limited to refreshing marketing materials and website content, as needed
• Develops thought leadership for the RAS practice under the direction of the Partner by developing whitepapers and presentations on topics relevant to clients and the profession
• Fosters a positive demeanor, learning attitude and client service mentality with managers, seniors and staff
• Ability to travel 30% of the time
• Other duties as required

• Supervises the workload of RAS Managers, Senior Associates and Associates, as needed, on assigned engagements and reviews work product
• Ensures RAS Managers, Senior Associates…