Senior - Governance, Risk & Controls (Financial Services)

DLA, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

401(k) match

Hybrid work model

Commuting reimbursement

Professional development

Employee referral programs

Job summary

DLA, LLC, a leading advisory firm, seeks a Senior to join its Financial Services Governance, Risk & Controls team in the NYC Metro Area. You will manage high-impact client engagements and strengthen controls, processes, and governance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, technical excellence, and a human-centered approach in a flexible, growth-oriented environment. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in internal audit or SOX, CPA/CIA/CISA preferred, and a proactive, analytical mindset to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 3+ years in internal audit, SOX, or advisory/consulting.
• Experience with internal controls frameworks and SOX compliance.
• Exposure to alternative asset management clients preferred (private credit/PE/hedge funds).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support engagements within the financial services industry.
• Evaluate internal controls, perform walkthroughs, and document processes.
• Conduct SOX compliance testing and internal audit procedures.
• Identify control gaps and develop practical recommendations.
• Prepare workpapers, reports, and client-ready deliverables.
• Analyze data and support insights to improve client operations.
• Participate in internal and client meetings, communicating findings clearly.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Skills

Internal Audit

SOX

Advisory/Consulting

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA/CISA certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SOX testing tools (ACL/IDEA)

Job description

Brief Description

Looking for Your Next Opportunity in Internal Audit & Risk Advisory? At DLA, we help our clients tackle complex problems while making sure our people have the tools, flexibility, and support to thrive. Whether you're passionate about audit, risk, or controls, you'll find meaningful work here with a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and a human-centered approach.

We’re currently looking for a Senior to join our Financial Services Governance, Risk & Controls team in the NYC Metro Area. If you're ready to take on high-impact client engagements and grow your career in a people-first firm, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

You’ll work on real, high-impact projects that help our clients strengthen controls, improve processes, and enhance governance. Your day-to-day may include:

• Supporting engagements within the financial services industry


• Evaluating internal controls, performing walkthroughs, and documenting processes


• Conducting SOX compliance testing and internal audit procedures


• Identifying control gaps and developing practical, value-driven recommendations


• Preparing workpapers, reports, and client-ready deliverables


• Analyzing data and supporting insights that improve client operations


• Participating in both internal and client meetings, clearly communicating open items, overall status, and findings/recommendations


• Collaborating with team members to deliver projects on time and within scope

What You’ll Bring

We know great team members come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some things we typically look for:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• 3+ years of experience in internal audit, SOX, or advisory/consulting environments


• Experience with internal controls frameworks, SOX compliance, and operational processes


• Exposure to alternative asset management clients strongly preferred (e.g. private credit, private equity, hedge funds, real estate, etc)


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Clear communication skills and ability to present to stakeholders


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; data analysis skills are a plus


• A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities


• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are a plus

Why Join DLA?

DLA is a people-first firm built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. Our core values - People First, Stronger Together, Driven to Deliver, Evolve with Purpose, and Growth-Oriented Mindset, aren't just words on a wall; they’re how we hire, work, and grow together. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexible PTO (plus your birthday is a holiday!)


• 401(k) with company match


• Commuting expense reimbursement


• Ongoing professional development & training


• Employee referral & commission programs


• Hybrid work model (typically 2 days per week in-office)

Come Be a Part of Our Success Story At DLA, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We hire great people from all backgrounds—because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for consulting, you’ll find a home here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process.

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