Process Risk Director — Hybrid, SOX & Growth Leader

Grant Thornton (US); Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 198,000 - 256,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) seeks a Process Risk Director to lead risk assessments and internal control programs for national clients. You will guide SOX compliance efforts, design controls, and advance client relationships across industries.

Expect to mentor teams and drive business development in a hybrid, client-focused environment. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and the ability to work with ERP platforms like SAP, Workday, Oracle, and Infor while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
• Certification required; CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM preferred.
• Experience establishing and operating Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance programs and Internal Audit functions.
• Experience assessing and designing internal controls across financial, operational, administrative and IT processes.
• Ability to develop and expand client relationships and pursue engagement opportunities.
• Experience with data analytics and visualization is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review processes and internal controls across risk domains to assess risk, controls, and process efficiency across the three lines of defense.
• Develop impactful recommendations and assist with implementation and remediation activities.
• Lead business development activities including proposals, client management, and thought leadership.
• Conduct entity and process level risk assessments and develop internal audit plans for client approval.
• Help establish internal audit functions and SOX compliance programs.
• Collaborate with partners to identify and resolve client issues promptly.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams at all levels.
• Oversee engagement management, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality reviews.
• Generate new sales opportunities through network relationships.
• Contribute to practice enhancements and change initiatives.
• Coach and develop team members to build high performers.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and billing hours.
• Interview candidates for campus and experienced hires.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Data analytics

Cross-industry experience

Travel

Education

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

CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM preferred

Tools

SAP

Workday

Oracle

Infor

Job description

Grant Thornton (US) seeks a Process Risk Director to lead risk assessments and internal control programs for national clients. You will guide SOX compliance efforts, design controls, and advance client relationships across industries.

Expect to mentor teams and drive business development in a hybrid, client-focused environment. The role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and the ability to work with ERP platforms like SAP, Workday, Oracle, and Infor while traveling as needed.