Risk and Controls Consultant

WEC Energy Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

WEC Energy Group is seeking a Risk & Controls Consultant in Milwaukee, WI to contribute to internal financial, operational, regulatory, SOX, or IT audits.

The role spans from Associate to Lead Risk & Controls Consultant, with responsibilities across planning, execution, and communication of audit results. Strong problem solving and collaboration are essential, plus travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Associate Risk & Controls: entry level position.
• Risk & Controls Consultant: 2+ years experience in related field.
• Sr Risk & Controls Consultant: 5+ years progressive audit experience or equivalent.
• Lead Risk & Controls Consultant: 7+ years progressive audit experience or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail, initiative and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Travel to locations outside primary work location may be required (up to 5%).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to planning, execution and completion of audit assignments.
• Organize and execute assigned work using project management principles.
• Interact with business partners with strong written and oral communication.
• Analyze data to identify risk and root cause and recommend improvements.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Provide high level customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identify, document and evaluate effectiveness of accounting, financial, operational, and IT controls.
• Understand GAAP and GAIS/AP controls and auditing standards.

Skills

Audit

Risk assessment

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related

Job description

WEC Business Services LLC, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Risk and Controls Consultant in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location.

This position is part of a job family (Associate, Consultant, Sr & Lead Risk & Controls Consultant) where experience will be the determining factor.

About Us

WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding companies serving 4.7 million customers across the Midwest. We are committed to providing clean, reliable, and affordable energy in an environmentally sustainable manner. Customers are the heart of our business, and we work every day to help grow and support communities where we provide vital energy services.

As a Fortune 500 company, we value and develop our employees who are making a difference in a mission that matters. We don’t just offer a job; we provide fulfilling careers where safety and well‑being are paramount. Join our team and experience first‑hand our commitment to your success. We offer competitive pay and benefits to recognize your hard work and dedication.

If you’re talented, energetic and ready for a career with a future, we want you on our team. We are powered by a diverse and inclusive workforce fueled by the pride in what we do. If you're driven by the passion to change lives, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

The Risk & Controls Consultant will contribute to the performance of internal financial, operational, regulatory, SOX, or IT projects by taking direction and completing work as assigned. This encompasses providing assurance with respect to the effectiveness of risk management practices, governance processes and overseeing the system of internal controls. The Risk & Controls Consultant is required to ensure assigned audit work is performed in accordance with department standards, maintain proactive business partner relationships and effectively communicate results.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, execution and completion of audit assignments through collaboration with team members and by taking direction from others
• Utilize project management principles to independently organize and execute assigned work
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with business partners throughout projects
• Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills to analyze data, draw logical conclusions to identify risk and root cause and identify process improvements and recommendations
• Possess a strong orientation to accuracy and detail
• Exhibit strong customer service skills to internal and external customers
• Ability to identify, document and evaluate the effectiveness of accounting, financial, operational and information technology controls
• Possess knowledge of accounting principles generally accepted in the US and generally accepted auditing standards

This position is eligible for employee referral bonus

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree
• Associate Risk & Conrols: is an entry level position
• Risk & Controls Consultant: requires 2+ years experience in a related field
• Sr Risk & Controls Consultant: requires 5+ years of progressive audit experience or equivalent in a related field
• Lead Risk & Controls Consultant: requires 7+ years of progressive audit experience or equivalent in a related field
• Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Attention to detail, initiative and the ability to work well both independently and as a part of a team are required
• Must be results oriented and possess the ability to work on multiple projects/priorities simultaneously
• Travel to locations outside of primary work location may be required on a periodic basis to complete audits and projects (up to 5%)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a related field

End Date: 10/02/2026

Pay Range Minimum

$59,510.36

Pay Range Maximum

$135,761.08

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

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WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.