Senior Associate, Business Process Risk & SOX Audit

Grant Thornton (US); Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Benefits package

Job summary

Grant Thornton LLP is seeking a Business Process Risk Senior Associate in the United States (CA/Hybrid). You will help clients understand business risks, design and test internal controls, and support SOX/compliance engagements across multiple projects.

The role requires collaboration with the Internal Audit & SOX Practice, mentoring junior staff, and delivering results with strong client service. Travel as needed and a base salary with a robust benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, IT, MIS, BI or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience with a professional services firm or risk/internal audit role.
• CIA, CPA, Six Sigma or similar license preferred; SOX 404 experience preferred.
• Experience assessing design and operating effectiveness of risk/control programs.
• Knowledge of COSO / IIA IPPF and related frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Review processes to assess risk, controls, and efficiency.
• Understand clients' business, objectives, and IT environment.
• Participate in planning, executing, and reporting client engagements such as SOX and internal controls.
• Support engagement leadership with project plans, budgets, and status reporting.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff on engagements.
• Develop and execute internal audit workplans and control tests.
• Evaluate findings, risks, and provide recommendations.
• Collaborate with client teams to deliver services per expectations.

Skills

Risk assessment

COSO frameworks

SOX/compliance

Project management

Mentoring/leadership

Client service

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/IT/BI

CIA/CPA/Six Sigma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grant Thornton LLP is seeking a Business Process Risk Senior Associate in the United States (CA/Hybrid). You will help clients understand business risks, design and test internal controls, and support SOX/compliance engagements across multiple projects.

The role requires collaboration with the Internal Audit & SOX Practice, mentoring junior staff, and delivering results with strong client service. Travel as needed and a base salary with a robust benefits package are provided.