Independence & Risk Management Lead

Grant Thornton (US); Edison (NJ); Ibrido; USD 112.000 - 168.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work model

In-person 3 days per week

Discretionary annual bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Grant Thornton is seeking a Risk Management & Independence Manager to join the Independence Group. The role involves evaluating independence for audits and private equity clients, developing policies, and liaising with GTI member firms globally.

The position requires substantial experience in accounting, independence standards, and project leadership, with travel as needed and a hybrid work model. A CPA is expected and strong communication skills are essential.

Competenze

• 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.).
• Strong project planning skills.
• Experience managing projects, with an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to work on highly technical material, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work additional hours as needed and limited travel.

Mansioni

• Consult with PMDs and professionals on the application of independence standards to a particular fact situation.
• Perform various Relationship Checking activities 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.
• 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.
• Perform various Restricted List activities leveraging RIL, RCS, Watch List and GRL.
• Assist with monitoring the activities of independence standards setting and regulatory bodies.
• Assist in reviewing filing alerts and preparing overview of independence safeguards implemented.
• Perform various personal compliance activities by using the firm’s compliance tools.
• Assist with monitoring the annual certification process.
• Assist in developing firm independence policies and quality control requirements.
• Perform and conduct detail review of team members.

Conoscenze

Accounting knowledge

Independence standards

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Formazione

CPA

Strumenti

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Grant Thornton is seeking a Risk Management & Independence Manager to join the Independence Group. The role involves evaluating independence for audits and private equity clients, developing policies, and liaising with GTI member firms globally.

The position requires substantial experience in accounting, independence standards, and project leadership, with travel as needed and a hybrid work model. A CPA is expected and strong communication skills are essential.