Risk Controls Consultant

strategic HR, inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Risk & Controls Consultant to join their team in Cincinnati. This role will involve providing essential SOC attestation and SOX compliance services, while also engaging in internal audits and operational advisory services. The ideal candidate will document business processes, identify risks, and develop control matrices, all while maintaining professional communication with clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values continual professional development and collaboration across diverse organizations. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong communication skills, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in public accounting with strong knowledge of internal controls.
• Desire to obtain CPA, CIA, or CISA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide SOC attestation, SOX compliance, and internal audit services.
• Document business processes and identify risks and controls.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Internal control frameworks

SOX compliance

SOC examinations

Job description

Job Description

Career Opportunity: Risk & Controls Consultant with Clark Schaefer Consulting, a division of Clark Schaefer Hackett in Cincinnati, OH

Do you have a passion for excellence and a proven track record as a trusted advisor? Are you an exceptional internal or external audit professional living in or around Cincinnati or Louisville? If so, we want to speak to you!

As a Risk & Controls Consultant, you will provide SOC attestation, SOX compliance, internal audit, and operational advisory services. You will document business processes, identify risks, and develop risk and control matrices, while communicating professionally with clients to complete projects in a timely manner. Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform operational and compliance engagements such as SOC 1 & 2 examinations, SOX, internal audit, etc.
• Document business processes with process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and mitigating controls.
• Communicate professionally with clients, both verbally and electronically, to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Formulate clear and concise conclusions on internal controls, business processes, and efficiency opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation of reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Commit to continual professional development and continuous growth, keeping abreast of regulations, industry, and information technology changes.
• Participate in the research and development of new emerging risk engagements.
• Engage with diverse organizations of varying sizes across multiple industries.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college/university; strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within a public accounting firm.
• Demonstrable knowledge of internal control frameworks, professional standards and regulations.
• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA, or strong desire to obtain one of these certifications.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a knack for thinking on your feet.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to understand business processes, document understanding, and proactively ask questions for further understanding.
• Excellent time and project management skills, with the ability to work on more than one project at a time, while delivering high quality work products.
• Team player, able to work collaboratively with diverse team members and clients.
• Adaptable and flexible in the face of changing client needs or new information.
• Self-driven in a remote working environment.

Additional Information:
Apply online today. We look forward to meeting you soon!

Clark Schaefer Hackett is committed to providing equal opportunity to all classes protected by federal, state, and local law. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, and termination.