Senior Consultant, Business SOX IA

Armanino Advisory LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Generous PTO plan

Flexible work arrangements

401K with Profit Sharing

Wellness program

Generous parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Armanino Advisory LLC seeks a detail-oriented professional to supervise and execute client engagements, ensuring quality and compliance with standards. You'll lead a team and manage client interactions while developing a strong understanding of the client's business processes.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of experience in public accounting. Key responsibilities include preparing documentation, performing risk assessments, and mentoring team members. The position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in public accounting or corporate internal audit.
• Demonstrated understanding of GAAP and GAAS.
• Progress towards professional designations (CPA, CIA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise client engagements from planning to reporting.
• Monitor assigned area and resolve issues promptly.
• Prepare and update business process flowcharts and risk matrices.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Sarbanes-Oxley Act knowledge

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, and execute client engagements from start to finish, including engagement planning, field work, and reporting.
• Lead a team of staff members under the supervision of a manager and/or above and communicate externally and internally for engagement status and related issues on a timely basis.
• Continuously monitor status of the assigned area, ensure resolution of open questions, issues, and/or document requests, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of complex workpaper preparation.
• Continue to develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to the extent of being able to organize, analyze, and communicate with both the engagement team and client personnel in a professional, productive and efficient manner.
• Develop understanding of clients’ business processes, evaluate the design and/or operating effectiveness of internal controls, and identify control exceptions and potential points for improvement.
• Prepare and/or update business process flowcharts, control risk matrices, and control descriptions as needed.
• Assist management with risk assessment, scoping analysis, and design of controls for SOX implementation engagements.
• Assist with preparing meeting slides for communication with client management.
• Research and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters.
• Develop understanding of client businesses related to assigned areas.
• Understand and comply with the firm’s quality control policy.
• Perform testing of more complex areas, timely review staff workpapers, and provide constructive feedback.
• Coach team members and clients on areas including documentation, IPE, etc.
• Continuously learn to expand technical expertise related to SOX, internal audit, IT general controls, and applicable accounting standards, and develop leadership skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting or corporate internal audit.
• Demonstrated understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO, internal audit, GAAP, and GAAS.
• Experience in supervising staff professionals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Great attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated desire or progress on relevant professional designations (e.g., CPA, CIA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience serving semiconductor clients.
• Industry experience in software, technology, and/or manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
• Flexible work arrangements
• 401K with Profit Sharing
• Wellness program
• Generous parental leave
• 11 paid holidays

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.