Global Independence & Risk Manager

Grant Thornton; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Grant Thornton seeks a Risk Management & Independence Manager in the Independence Group to oversee independence compliance in audit and non-audit services, liaise with GTI member firms, and support policy development. You will manage relationships, monitor privacy and regulatory requirements, and train teams in applying complex independence standards.

The role requires strong communication, CPA credentials, and experience with GTI processes, with in-person attendance across GT offices as part of

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience related to the accounting profession, with experience in a national office or independence office a strong plus and a CPA is required.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and professional skills including understanding of international accounting and consulting firms’ businesses.
• Strong ability to acquire, synthesize, and present technical information.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong Microsoft Word skills required and experience with other Microsoft Office products (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Consult with PMDs and professionals on the application of independence standards to a particular fact situation (e.g., scope of services, business relationships, employment, personal compliance).
• Perform various Relationship Checking activities (e.g., processing relationship checks at various stages assisting teams with evaluating relationships reported, etc.) by using RCS.
• Assist in monitoring independence for larger private equity firms for which the firm is maintaining SEC independence.
• Support the evaluation of services and relationships for Grant Thornton Advisors LLC acquisitions.
• Assist in training independence team in INDUS on the application of AICPA independence standards relating to nonaudit services or business relationship for existing and prospective private audit clients to assist engagement teams in clearing private audit client checks, including monitoring and supervising the INDUS team related to this initiative.
• Assist in developing firm independence policies and quality control requirements which will involve documentation and regular updates.
• Develop and present technical content for professional training programs or for other firm purposes.
• Assist in maintaining and develop independence related resources or publications (e.g., nonaudit services matrices, etc.).
• Liaise with representatives of Grant Thornton International and the member firms on potential independence matters, potential conflicts of interest and independence confirmations/representations.
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
• Perform other job-related duties or assist with special projects, as necessary.

Skills

CPA

Independence knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Grant Thornton seeks a Risk Management & Independence Manager in the Independence Group to oversee independence compliance in audit and non-audit services, liaise with GTI member firms, and support policy development. You will manage relationships, monitor privacy and regulatory requirements, and train teams in applying complex independence standards.

The role requires strong communication, CPA credentials, and experience with GTI processes, with in-person attendance across GT offices as part of