Risk Advisory Staff

Schneider Downs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Insurance (health)

PTO + Holidays

Flex Fridays

Parental leave

401(k) & profit sharing

CPA exam bonus

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Schneider Downs in Pittsburgh is seeking a Risk Advisory Staff to join our Risk Advisory Services practice within Consulting. You will perform day-to-day internal audit/risk advisory engagements, document compliance work, and support clients in improving controls and processes.

Join a learning culture supported by technology, with hybrid work options that balance client service, professional development, and personal time. CPA/CIA pathway encouraged; strong communication required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
• Public accounting or relevant experience (e.g., industry risk/internal audit).
• Interest in obtaining CPA, CIA or other certificate in risk and/or analytics.
• Balance of academic excellence, interpersonal skills and leadership ability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management.
• Ability to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality day-to-day execution of internal audit/risk advisory engagements and special projects.
• Work as part of the engagement team focusing on executing and documenting compliance or advisory projects.
• Support a variety of clients within public and private sectors, and assist in preparing internal audit reports.
• Participate in department initiatives related to innovation, knowledge sharing, and analytics.
• Interacts with client management to gather information, resolve problems, and recommend improvements.
• Become a trusted advisor to our clients to help them be successful.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

Job description

As a trusted advisor in the professional services industry, you know what matters most to clients: Big thinking with a personal focus. You also know what matters most to your own success, including: career growth, work-life flexibility, leadership that cares about your ability to succeed, the opportunity to give and receive one-on-one coaching and mentoring, as well as learning opportunities that inspire professional development. Experience them all at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building a career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

Our growing Risk Advisory Services practice, a specialty area within our Consulting group, provides enterprise risk management, internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing, business process optimization, SOC, compliance and control assurance, and Sarbanes‑Oxley services to clients in various industries. As a Risk Advisory Staff, you will work as a member of the engagement team and will be responsible for a variety of assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagements including risk assessment, process improvement, control evaluation, and compliance. You will be part of a learning culture that values quality and integrity, where you’ll be supported by leading technology solutions and have deep access to diverse teams of Schneider Downs professionals.

We understand the importance of work‑life balance. That's why we've embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office.

Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/ye3p2uhr

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality professional day-to-day execution of internal audit/risk advisory engagements and special projects
• Work as part of the engagement team focusing on executing and documenting compliance or advisory projects
• Support a variety of clients within the public and private sectors, and assist the team in preparing internal audit reports
• Participate in department initiatives related to innovation, knowledge sharing, and analytics
• Proactively interact with client’s key management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
• Become a trusted advisor to our clients to help them be successful

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting
• Public accounting or relevant experience (e.g., industry risk/internal audit)
• Interest in obtaining CPA, CIA or other certificate in risk and/or analytics
• Should possess a balance of academic excellence, interpersonal skills and leadership ability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills and a collaborative approach to management
• The ability to constantly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

WHERE CULTURE COUNTS

At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.

ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST

• Competitive compensation
• Insurance, including health, dental, and vision, that begin on day one
• 20+ days of paid time off and 13 paid holidays
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Parental leave, family care leave, and volunteer time
• 401(k) plans and profit sharing
• CPA exam bonus, education assistance program, and pet insurance

A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS

Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.