Risk & Controls Consultant

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Cincinnati (OH); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful client work

Professional development

Flexible remote work

Career advancement

Collaborative team environment

Stability of a leading firm

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Consulting is seeking a Risk & Controls Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our growing team. The role is primarily remote, serving clients across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, with Cincinnati, Columbus, Miami Valley, or Louisville markets preferred for residence.

You will plan and execute risk, compliance, and advisory engagements, document processes, and help clients strengthen internal controls and navigate regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field is required.
• Experience in public accounting, internal audit, or risk services preferred.
• CPA/CIA/CISA preferred and strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute risk, compliance, and advisory engagements.
• Document business processes with narratives and flowcharts.
• Identify risks, controls, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop risk/control matrices and testing strategies.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Identify internal control gaps and recommend solutions.
• Analyze results and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Prepare formal reports and present recommendations to leadership.
• Stay informed on regulations, trends, and technology.
• Support development of new risk service offerings.

Skills

Risk assessment

SOC 1 & SOC 2

Internal controls

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Career Opportunity: Risk & Controls Consultant with Clark Schaefer Consulting

Are you passionate about helping organizations strengthen their controls, manage risk, and drive operational excellence? Do you enjoy solving complex business challenges while working closely with clients across a variety of industries? If so, we would love to talk with you!

Clark Schaefer Consulting (CSC), a division of Clark Schaefer Hackett, is seeking a Risk & Controls Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our growing team. Based on experience, candidates will be considered at either the Consultant or Senior Consultant level.

This position is primarily remote, serving clients throughout Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, with occasional opportunities to support clients nationally. Candidates should reside in the Cincinnati, Columbus, Miami Valley, or Louisville markets.

As a member of our Risk & Controls team, you'll help organizations strengthen their internal control environments, improve processes, and navigate compliance requirements through a variety of advisory engagements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and executing risk, compliance, and advisory engagements, including SOC 1 & SOC 2, SOX, Internal Audit, and related consulting services
• Documenting business processes through narratives and flowcharts
• Identifying risks, controls, and opportunities for process improvement
• Developing risk and control matrices and assisting with testing strategies
• Evaluating control design and operating effectiveness
• Identifying internal control gaps and recommending practical solutions
• Analyzing results and communicating findings to client stakeholders
• Preparing formal reports and presenting recommendations to leadership teams
• Staying informed on emerging regulations, industry trends, and technology developments
• Supporting the development of new and evolving risk service offerings
• Contributing to a collaborative, people-first culture that reflects CSH's REAL values and The CSH Way

Successful candidates will bring:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• The ability to understand and document complex business processes
• Strong organizational, project management, and multitasking skills
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Adaptability in dynamic client environments
• The ability to work independently and remain productive in a remote setting
• A commitment to delivering exceptional client service

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, consulting, risk services, or a related discipline
• Understanding of internal control frameworks, professional standards, and regulatory requirements
• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA certification, preferred
• Strong interest in pursuing professional certification, preferred
• Typically 2+ years of relevant experience, including internships
• Typically 3+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and advanced technical proficiency

Why Join Clark Schaefer Consulting?

At Clark Schaefer Consulting, we are trusted advisors who help organizations solve complex accounting, operational, control, and technology challenges. Our reputation is built on integrity, quality, respect, and innovation, and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

When you join CSC, you'll enjoy:

• Meaningful client work with organizations across diverse industries
• Exposure to a variety of risk and compliance engagements
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A collaborative, supportive team environment
• Flexible, primarily remote work arrangements
• The resources and stability of a leading professional services organization