Risk Advisory Principal​/Senior Manager

Rehmann is seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented Risk Advisory Principal to join our practice. This leadership role is ideal for a strategic professional with a strong blend of IT risk advisory, internal audit, SOX, and business development experience. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, executive presence, and a passion for building relationships and growing client engagements. Experience serving large, complex organizations — including public companies and/or Big 4 environments — is highly valued.

This role offers the opportunity to help shape and expand our Risk Advisory practice while delivering exceptional value to clients across a variety of industries.

• Lead and manage complex IT risk advisory and internal audit engagements for middle‑market and large clients.
• Advise clients on IT governance, IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity risk, SOX compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, Audit Committees, and Boards of Directors.
• Oversee outsourced and co‑sourced internal audit and risk advisory engagements.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support continued growth of the Risk Advisory practice.
• Build and strengthen long‑term client relationships through exceptional service and strategic insight.
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated, value‑added solutions.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Contribute thought leadership and innovative ideas that enhance client outcomes and firm capabilities.
• Help create a “wow” experience for every client and every team member.

• 10+ years of experience in risk advisory, IT audit, internal audit, public accounting, consulting, and/or industry.
• Strong business development mindset with a desire to grow client relationships and expand practice opportunities.
• Experience working with large or complex organizations;
  Big 4 experience strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of:
• IT general controls (ITGCs)
• SOX compliance and risk assessments
• Internal controls and process improvement
• Technology and systems risk
• Internal audit methodologies
• Experience serving public companies and knowledge of SEC/PCAOB requirements preferred.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage engagements, and mentor professionals.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and solutions‑oriented approach.
• CPA preferred; CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, MIS, Computer Science, or related field required.

We Put People First in all that we do. Our associates have programs and benefits that encourage growth and development and align with their needs and goals. These include benefits focused on physical and mental health, paid time off for volunteering and diversity‑related activities, flexible work arrangements, and more.

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.