Advisory Manager - Senior Manager - Risk Finance

Regal Executive Search; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious executive search firm seeks a Risk Finance Manager/Senior Manager to oversee audit engagements and lead a team. The successful candidate will collaborate with clients from Fortune 500 companies, manage risk assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Ideal applicants will possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills with extensive experience in risk advisory.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of accounting/risk advisory experience.
• 3+ years at a Big Four or large national firm.
• Strong technical skills including SOX and COSO knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team on specific projects and multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Draft/review engagement scope, project plans, and conduct risk assessments.
• Maintain client relationships and oversee execution of internal audit engagements.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Client Relationship Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting

Certified CIA

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Risk Finance – Manager/Senior Manager

Manager-level Risk consultants work closely with management of Fortune 500, mid-cap, and start-up companies, as well as all levels of our staff from Consultant to Partner. Engagements include Internal Audit, SOX implementation and testing, attestation/certification readiness work, business process improvement projects, compliance, and other assessments.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

1. Manage a small team on specific projects.
2. Handle multiple engagements simultaneously, performing large portions with minimal supervision.
3. Manage client relationships and ensure professional execution of internal audit engagements.
4. Assist in preparing risk assessments and audit plans.
5. Draft or review engagement scope, project plans, risk assessments, testing approaches, and procedures.
6. Review risk controls testing, process narratives, flowcharts, or procedures.
7. Consult with client management on control identification and implementation solutions.
8. Develop new client relationships and identify sales opportunities.
9. Maintain a controlled environment, ensuring no significant deficiencies are reported to the Audit Committee.
10. Implement SOX-compliant controls that add value without being burdensome.
11. Perform and document internal control assessments to facilitate external audits and reduce compliance costs.
12. Forecast financial requirements, prepare budgets, and analyze variances.
13. Monitor financial status, consolidate financial data, and prepare reports.
14. Research and interpret accounting policies, applying recommendations to operational issues.
15. Establish accounting controls, including chart of accounts and policies.
16. Advise senior management on resource utilization and capital management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

1. At least 5+ years of experience in accounting/risk advisory, with 3+ years at a Big Four or large national firm.
2. Certified CIA or other standard auditing certification, with solid Internal Audit experience.
3. Undergraduate degree in Accounting; CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required.
4. Bachelor’s degree in Financial/Accounting field from an accredited university.
5. Strong technical skills, including knowledge of SOX, COSO, SOC reporting.
6. Experience in client-facing roles, selling and expanding services.
7. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and handle multiple requests.
8. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
9. Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, ethical, dependable.
10. Strong project management skills.
11. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, arrays.
12. Willingness to work extra hours to meet deadlines.