Risk Advisory Senior Associate; State & Local Gov't - Internal Audit

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To support the continued growth of our Risk Advisory for State & Local Government practice, an opportunity has been created for a Senior Associate to join our nationally distributed team performing risk and accounting consulting engagements. Our clients rely on our expertise to deliver solutions over operational and regulatory compliance risks, supporting them in the areas of internal audit, internal control assessments, risk assessments, as well as performance and compliance audits.

A significant portion of the work performed centers in and around internal controls and the application of controls to effectively manage risks. This position will provide hybrid/remote flexibility, though candidates must be capable of performing work consistent with Eastern Time business hours to meet client commitments.

Be responsible for performing engagement activities under the supervision of a project manager, participate in discussions with clients, and assist with drafting deliverables. As a member of the team, you will help clients protect and enhance the value of their organizations by leveraging their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk, and define sustainable operations.

Types of projects you can expect:

• Internal audits for a broad range of clients; primarily focused on those within the public sector
• Internal controls testing
• Internal control maturity assessments
• Risk Assessments
• Audit Remediation
• Regulatory compliance assessments
• Risk data analytics and controls automation
• Forensic/investigative/internal review assistance (not to include litigation/expert witness services)

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant business discipline
• Minimum 5+ years of experience within a Public Accounting Firm and/or Public Sector environment performing internal audits for state and local governments
• Must have completed 80 hours of CPE in the last two years; of these 80 hours, 24 must be specifically related to government auditing or the government environment
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and related systems
• Experience with audit, compliance, accounting, and/or consulting standards (IIA, AICPA, GAS including Yellow Book/Green Book)
• Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation and testing of controls
• Prior experience with workpaper preparation in accordance with yellow book standards
• Strong background in assisting with corrective action resolution (experience with developing and implementing corrective action plans) and ability to train others to overcome problems and make corrections
• Solid organizational skills and capability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details and accuracy
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

• Willingness to pursue relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFA, CCSA, or CRMA
• Ability to utilize Microsoft office including pivot tables, access database and related add-ins
• Working knowledge of data analytics software such as Tableau, Power
  
  BI, Python, Alteryx or similar technologies
• Demonstrated experience with forensic reviews (fraud/waste/abuse)

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages…