Senior Director, Risk Assurance

RGP; Purchase (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Director, Risk Assurance to manage a high-profile SOX Compliance project. The role requires strong project management skills, executive presence, and extensive experience in internal audit and consulting. You will drive project execution, build client relationships, and enhance organizational expertise. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with relevant certifications and a proven track record in managing multiple work streams effectively.

Benefits

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in internal audit, consulting, assurance services, or related fields.
• Strong understanding and experience with SOX 404 Compliance and Internal Controls testing.

Responsibilities

• Leading SOX Compliance advisory projects and controls rationalization.
• Maintaining effective communication with the client and project team.
• Identifying opportunities for additional client support.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree

CIA certification

CISA certification

CPA

Tools

AuditBoard SOXHUB

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Director, Risk Assurance

We are seeking a Sr. Director, Risk Assurance who will be responsible for leading and managing a high-profile SOX Compliance project for a large client in the Northeast region. The ideal candidate must demonstrate executive presence and strong project management skills to ensure sustainable and profitable engagement delivery.

1. Key Responsibilities include:
2. Driving and leading the day-to-day execution of SOX Compliance advisory projects, including controls rationalization, financial statement risk assessment, application risk assessment, segregation of duties, review of SOC reports, control owner training, leveraging ERP automated control features, and automated control testing.
3. Representing RGP's capabilities in client-facing meetings and progressing conversations with key decision makers.
4. Applying subject matter expertise to lead knowledge management initiatives and research to enhance organizational expertise and solutions.
5. Demonstrating strong understanding and experience with SOX 404 Compliance and Internal Controls testing.
6. Integrating seamlessly with the client team to build trust and credibility for successful deliverables.
7. Serving as the key contact for day-to-day project operations and collaborating with the client to overcome obstacles.
8. Employing exceptional project management skills to ensure successful completion of projects.
9. Maintaining effective communication with the client and project team.
10. Identifying opportunities for additional client support and communicating these to leadership.
11. Building and managing relationships to elicit cooperation from various stakeholders.
12. Helping the team grow services related to digitally-enabled Risk Assurance, including data analytics, AI, and Agile methods.
13. Familiarity with the consumer products industry and tools like AuditBoard SOXHUB (implementation and/or administration experience is desirable).
14. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, with CIA and CISA certifications strongly preferred; CPA is a plus.
15. 15+ years of experience in internal audit, consulting, assurance services, or related fields, preferably in professional services or CPG industry.
16. Knowledge of ICFR risk assessment methodologies, internal control frameworks, and SOX compliance best practices.
17. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills, with high emotional intelligence.
18. Experience managing multiple work streams and working in various workplace arrangements (hybrid, remote, onsite).

Additional details include compensation ranging from $100-$150/hr, benefits, and our commitment to an inclusive, innovative work environment. We invite you to join us in creating a future where businesses can produce their best work without constraints.