Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior Associate or Supervisor - Public Sector​/Government

Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior Associate or Supervisor - Public Sector/Government

Job Category
:
Advisory

Requisition Number
: GOVER
003101

Full-Time | Hybrid

Houston, TX, 4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 1100, Houston, TX 77027, USA

Weaver’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team is looking for a dynamic, experienced Senior Associate or Supervisor to join our growing Public Sector practice. The candidate should have experience in all phases of internal audit, compliance, and consulting services to any or all of the following types of organizations: local government, state agencies, regional governmental organizations, public healthcare, and/or higher education institutions.

This role requires the ability to supervise teams of multiple staff members on concurrent engagements to ensure they receive feedback, direction, and resources throughout the project. The candidate must be able to gain a thorough understanding of our clients’ industries through quick learning and adaptability.

• Entity-wide risk assessments designed to identify critical client risks, processes, and areas for in-depth internal audits
• Risk-based, value-oriented internal and compliance audits that follow the Global Internal Audit and GAGAS standards
• Consultative engagements to reengineer client processes to mitigate risks and increase efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of operations
• Performance audits of organizational operations to assess performance metrics, process efficiencies, staffing, and organizational structure
• Compliance audits to identify contract non‑compliance or unallowable costs

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years serving in a client service role with organizational experience in internal audit or compliance, performance audit, or consulting experience
• Extensive internal audit or consulting experience with a variety of process areas and types of audits for government agencies and entities
• Thorough understanding of governmental business environments at the local, state, public healthcare, regional government entity, and/or higher education levels and the associated compliance and risk requirements
• Advanced understanding of compliance, internal audit, risk, COSO internal control framework, IIA Global Audit standards, and GAGAS yellow‑book related requirements
• Ability to perform government related research and interpret statutes and regulations for federal, state, and local entities
• Advanced professional writing skills and executive presence and communication ability to the Executive and Board level
• Strong project management, independent thinking, and decision‑making skills
• Experience with development and training of staff in technical and non‑technical matters

• CPA, CPA candidate, CIA, CIA candidate, or other relevant certification
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field (preferred, relevant industry experience will be taken into consideration)
• Involvement in professional organizations, such as IIA, AHIA, AGA, ALGA, AICPA, etc.

Weaver offers competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), and a 401(k) plan. Employees receive flexible scheduled time off (STO), a minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days. In-house CPE and learning opportunities are available through our internal Learning & Development department.

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