Associate Director - Risk & Compliance (Internal Audit & SOX)

CrossCountry Consulting; North Dakota; On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company matching

Parental leave

Technology stipends

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

CrossCountry Consulting seeks an Associate Director to lead Risk and Advisory engagements, helping clients strengthen internal controls, governance, and financial reporting. You will guide project delivery across SOX, internal audit outsourcing, and GRC initiatives while shaping service offerings and leveraging AI-enabled solutions.

You will also mentor junior staff, drive business development activities, and uphold firm standards for data protection and professional conduct in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional services experience leading complex engagements
• Expertise in business, financial, and operational risk and internal controls
• Willingness to adopt firm-approved AI tools and technologies

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-workstream projects including SOX, ITGC, and GRC initiatives
• Develop scopes and approaches using digital tools and data-driven techniques
• Lead recruitment, interviews, and retention of top talent
• Drive strategic direction by monitoring industry trends and creating new services
• Develop delivery methodologies and pursue new business opportunities
• Provide high-quality client service and manage client relationships
• Contribute to AI-enabled solutions aligned with data protection and standards
• Stay informed on AI tools and collaborate with leadership
• Mentor and provide ongoing feedback and performance reviews

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

AI adoption

Mentoring

Client relationships

Business processes

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CIA/CPA/CFE preferred

Tools

AI tools

Job description

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000’s Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.

By joining our rapidly growing Risk and Advisory practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge of business processes, accounting, and financial reporting to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today’s challenges and set the foundation for future success. As an Associate Director at CrossCountry Consulting specializing in financial and operational risk you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, leading teams and developing junior team members, and participating in business development activities.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee projects with multiple workstreams, including Internal Audit Outsourcing/Co-sourcing. Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (SOX), and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
• Develop a corresponding scope and approach that maximizes, leverages digital tools and data driven techniques.
• Play an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent.
• Drive the strategic direction of the practice by actively monitoring industry trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and creating new services and solutions that meet market needs.
• Assist in generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies, and introducing new service offerings.
• Provide excellent client service and develop and nurture client relationships, serving as a liaison between clients and project teams, understanding their business needs, and delivering responsive and high-quality service.
• Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
• Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues.

What You’ll Bring:

• 10+ years of professional services experience leading complex engagements at a Big Four accounting firm, leading consulting firm, or commensurate experience in the retail, manufacturing, telecommunications sector (non-financial services).
• Expertise working with business process, financial, and operational risks and internal controls.
• Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
• Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CIA, CPA, or CFE certification preferred

For applicants located in Virginia, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $145,000 - $200,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.

Benefits Summary

The CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site: https://www.crosscountry-consulting.com/careers/benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employeesand applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive and inclusive workplace.

As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic. The company also complies with pay transparency and labor laws applicable to all terms and conditions of employment.