Business Process Risk Manager

Grant Thornton (US); Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision programs

401(k) savings plan

Discretionary annual bonuses

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) is seeking a Process Risk Manager to help clients manage their business risks by providing proactive solutions. The successful candidate will review operations and internal controls, delivering recommendations to enhance risk management and compliance.

With a focus on internal audit management and client relations, the role requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience. Comprehensive benefits, including a competitive salary between $138,000 and $172,500, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of related work experience in a consulting practice.
• Certification required: CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM preferred.
• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review operational, financial, and technology processes.
• Manage internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements.
• Develop client and project risk assessments.

Skills

Client service

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field

Tools

Audit-preparation software

Job description

As a Process Risk Manager, you will help our clients understand and address their business risks, providing proactive and responsive solutions within the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice. You’ll work closely with clients to review operations, financial and technology processes, assess internal controls, and deliver actionable recommendations to improve risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process, as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404.
• Manage internal audit outsourcing and co‑sourcing engagements for clients.
• Manage the risk identification process and evaluation and testing of business processes and related controls.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels.
• Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and provide recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, cost reduction, fraud prevention, internal control, and compliance.
• Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review, and client management.
• Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and other thought leadership material.
• Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
• Manage, develop, train, coach, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year‑end reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field (required).
• Minimum 5+ years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function serving cross‑industry clients at a national level.
• Certification required: CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM preferred.
• Experience with Sarbanes‑Oxley Section 404 preferred.
• Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.
• Ability to execute multiple engagements and prioritize in a rapidly growing team environment.
• Knowledge of audit‑preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology.
• Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Can travel as needed.

The base salary range for this position is between $138,000 and $172,500. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Benefits

Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs. Eligible employees may also receive a 401(k) savings plan, discretionary annual bonuses, and paid sick leave based on the role.

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws, the policy is to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. For Los Angeles Applicants: the company considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with local laws. For Massachusetts Applicants: the company does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment.