Manager - Risk Process & Controls

Kforce Inc; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid vacation days

401(k) plan

Company discounts

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a Risk & Controls Manager in Boston to oversee fund controls, audits, vendor relationships, and order-driven operational improvements. This hybrid role requires in-office presence three days per week, with a strong emphasis on governance and risk mitigation.

The candidate will manage fund audit cycles, maintain governance documentation, and support new fund launches while leading process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• CPA, CFA, Big Four experience, and process-mapping or workflow tools preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant financial services, asset management, fund operations, or public accounting experience.
• Knowledge of fund operations, custody processes, audits, and operational controls.
• Ability to independently manage multiple cross-functional workstreams.
• Strong communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund audit cycles and coordinate with internal teams, auditors, and external service providers
• Maintain policies, procedures, governance documentation, and process maps
• Support new fund and strategy launches, fund wind-downs, and other lifecycle activities
• Oversee custody processes, operational controls, and risk-remediation initiatives
• Manage Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery testing and follow-up activities
• Monitor vendor performance, scorecards, issues, invoices, and selected RFP processes
• Lead process improvements and strategic projects across the organization

Skills

Fund operations

Audits

Vendor management

Cross-functional work management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

Process-mapping tools

Workflow tools

Job description

Responsibilities

One of Kforce's most successful financial services clients in Boston is in search of a Risk & Controls Manager to oversee fund controls, audits, vendor relationships, and operational improvement initiatives. This role is hybrid, 3 days a week, in the office. This client offers salary, strong benefits, vacation days, 401(k), and other company discounts.

• Manage fund audit cycles and coordinate with internal teams, auditors, and external service providers
• Maintain policies, procedures, governance documentation, and process maps
• Support new fund and strategy launches, fund wind-downs, and other lifecycle activities
• Oversee custody processes, operational controls, and risk-remediation initiatives
• Manage Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery testing and follow-up activities
• Monitor vendor performance, scorecards, issues, invoices, and selected RFP processes
• Lead process improvements and strategic projects across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• CPA, CFA, Big Four experience, and process-mapping or workflow tools are strongly preferred
• 5+ years of relevant financial services, asset management, fund operations, or public accounting experience
• Knowledge of fund operations, custody processes, audits, and operational controls
• Ability to independently manage multiple cross-functional workstreams
• Strong communication, organization, judgment, and problem-solving skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.