Assurance Director, Risk Advisory Services

Assurance Director, Risk Advisory Services

Working under the authority of a Practice Leader or Managing Director, the Assurance Director, Risk Advisory Services (RAS) 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, Enterprise Risk Management, business process improvement, Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance, information technology audit & control, financial and operational audit, business conduct and fraud / forensic investigations. The Director is charged with managing a team of professionals through all stages of internal audit or advisory engagements to include planning, field work, engagement wrap‑up and report composition, while providing recommendations regarding engagement economics and legal risks to the Firm. The Director is also responsible for developing new business with existing clients and prospects of the Firm.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a high‑level contact for clients regarding all questions and information, including progress, challenges, and issues.
• Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with client management members during engagement process.
• Works closely with the engagement Practice Leader or Managing Director 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, risk, and controls.
• Oversees the development of risk‑based audit plans and ensures the development of efficient and effective project plans.
• Reviews, approves and seeks Practice Leader or Managing Director approval of engagement budgets and identifies opportunities to improve engagement efficiencies where possible.
• Ensures the preparation of periodic and timely billings, collections, and makes timely recommendations to the engagement Leader or Managing Director of adjustments to engagement realization, as needed.
• Identifies and directs managers and staff to utilize all available research aids to develop understanding of client’s industry.
• Identifies, grows, and maintains strategic relationships with client personnel, including members of client management.
• Works directly with the Practice Leader or Managing Director to develop draft proposals and reports, and completes research, as needed.
• Develops thought leadership for the RAS practice 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.
• Travels up to 25% as much as 75% of the time, as needed.

Qualifications

Salary Range

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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