Business Risk Services Senior

Company: Clifton Larson Allen
Location: Cranston
Posted on: November 19, 2021

Job Description:

At CLA we create inspired careers. We recognize that not everyone wants to grow their career paths in the same way. That's why CLA exists to create opportunities. We promise to know you and help you. CLA, one of the nation's largest public accounting and professional services firm is currently hiring a Business Risk Services Senior in any of the following offices: * Connecticut - West Hartford, Marlborough, Shelton * Massachusetts - Boston (Quincy)/Lexington, New Bedford, Newton, North Andover, Worcester * Rhode Island - Cranston Are you a talented Professional with Process and Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC, internal audit, and IT audit experience ready to consider a change? Ready to grow your career and enjoy a great work/life balance? If so, then read on! Position Summary: In this growth role, you will be involved with process and controls/business review assessments, internal audit out-sourcing services, Sarbanes-Oxley, IT general controls assessments, business risk assessments, as well as other business risk and internal control-related services. Specific engagements will include Business Risk Services assessments, SOX assessments, internal audits, business process and information technology/security control designs, control testings, internal control/process improvement assessments, and service auditor reporting requirements associated with assurance. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong relationship and communication skills with external clients and internal clients that are industry specialists or other service teams within CLA. Elements of a Business Risk Services Senior include: * Knowledge and capabilities related to internal controls, internal operational and controls audit, SOX, SOC, IT audit and other process consulting services * Ability to deliver high-level of client service through positive interactions with clients in multiple industries * Proactively demonstrate curiosity and an open mind to new ideas and concepts; generate innovative ideas and solutions * Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of client's technical environment and business processes through discussions and review of available information with an emphasis on controls * Experience and ability to understand, document and analyze business processes and workflows. (I.e., Financial, Operational etc.---) * Ability to analyze processes and adequacy of controls related to business processes that support our client's financial reporting information and systems * Active participation in meetings, and presentations to clients * Project management skills/ability to coordinate resources necessary to perform control testing, keep engagements on schedule, and help to lead associates through complex areas of the engagements * Ability to effectively communicate status of project including issues that need immediate attention to Manager / Director / Principal * Strong report-writing and/or presentation skills; comfort with public speaking/presenting * Ability to report test results to engagement Director / Manager / Principal in a timely manner * Self-starter who can manage client projects autonomously with some oversight by a Manager * Includes executing project work plans, analyzing results, and formulating conclusions and recommendations * Includes delegation of task work to junior staff and providing direction * Includes proven writing abilities ranging from broad to technical * Balance assigned work and efficiently delegate to associates to meet established deadlines * Ability to facilitate and/or participates in the execution of the technical examination process including definition of examination scope, control evaluation, test activities, reporting, issue resolution, and risk assessment for assigned examination control / objectives * Ability to identify other CLA services that would help our clients As our ideal candidate, you have: * Bachelor's degree with a major in business, management, finance, accounting, management information systems, or related field. * Certification eligible or working to obtain CISA, CRMA CIA, CAPM, PMP, or Lean Disciplines certification preferred. * 3+ years of experience performing internal audit, IT controls assessments, and/or Risk Management services. * Outstanding interpersonal, analytical, research and project management skills. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to multi-task, think independently, and problem solve in a team oriented, deadline driven environment. * Strong computer and technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Visio and other related software. CLA exists to create opportunities for our people, our clients, and our communities. We are a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/

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