Senior Associate - Risk Advisory

ED03 Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Generous time away and holidays

Paid maternity/adoption leave

Parental leave

Wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Career development programs

Beyond program access

Job summary

Elliott Davis is seeking a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group. You will lead internal audit engagements for community banks and other financial institutions, evaluating controls and recommending improvements.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in internal audit, knowledge of banking regulations, project management skills, and professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CFSA) or progress toward them. We offer strong career development and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in an internal audit role with financial institutions is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory environment and banking regulations is a plus.
• CPA, CIA, CFSA or progression toward certification preferred.
• SOX testing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit engagements for community banks and financial institutions.
• Evaluate internal controls and develop recommendations to improve processes and controls.
• Assist in development of risk assessments and report findings to management.
• Resolve open items and draft internal audit reports.
• Delegate work, supervise staff, and provide feedback.
• Review work of engagement team members and support training.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

SOX testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Associate – Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group (FSG).

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audit engagements surrounding various functions of community banks and other financial institutions.
• Evaluate client's internal control systems and develop recommendations to improve client processes, accounting systems, control structure and procedures, and efficiency.
• Assist in the development of internal audit risk assessment Report findings and recommendations to client management
• Resolve all open items/issues encountered on assigned engagements.
• Draft internal audit reports
• Delegate work assignments
• Provide honest, objective, and constructive feedback in timely manner to staff.
• Review work of other engagement team members
• Train and develop engagement team members.

Requirements

• 2-5 years in an internal audit related position with financial institution experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of regulatory environment and applicable banking regulations impacting the industry is a plus
• Strong project management skills
• CPA, CIA, CFSA or other relevant professional certification, or progress toward certification, preferred
• Previous experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) test of controls, a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving ability

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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater. That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being:

• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one‑on‑one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one‑of‑a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

NOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS

Notice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e‑mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone

Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements

Use written and oral communication skills.

Read and interpret data, information, and documents.

Observe and interpret situations.

Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions;

Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.

END

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. “Elliott Davis” is the brand name under which Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in North Carolina and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC) and Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Elliott Davis, LLC is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its customers. Elliott Davis Advisory, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their customers.