Managing Consultant - Risk Advisory (Internal Audit & SOX)

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest – one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today’s challenges and deliver present and future value.

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By joining our rapidly growing Risk Advisory practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that help our clients solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. As an Associate Director at CrossCountry Consulting you will be responsible for a mix of client delivery, leading teams and developing junior team members, and participating in business development activities.

In this role, you will deliver and develop services in one of the following areas: Financial and Compliance Risk (e.g., SOX and FIDICA compliance, ESG, regulatory reporting); Technology Risk (e.g., IT controls, cybersecurity, cloud, emerging technology); Strategic and Operational Risk (e.g., privacy, data governance, third party risk), and Enterprise-Wide Risk (e.g., Internal Audit, enterprise risk management programs and risk transformation).  

• Provide excellent client service and develop and nurture client relationships, serving as a liaison between clients and project teams, understanding their business needs, and delivering responsive and high-quality service
• Oversee the operational aspects of ongoing projects, including engagement planning, budget development, progress monitoring, and quality control of deliverables
• Lead a broad range of audit, risk assessment, control testing, and risk management projects by conducting fieldwork, testing controls, preparing work papers, and ensuring the creation of exceptional deliverables that surpass client expectations
• Lead development of compelling, easy-to-consume, data-driven deliverables that pragmatically solve client problems
• Structure, implement, and synthesize research and analysis on a range of key industry developments and trends to inform client deliverables, proposals, marketing materials, and market strategies
• Participate in advancing the Risk Advisory service line through internal initiatives such as recruiting, business development, thought leadership, and knowledge sharing
• Serve as a coach and mentor to team members, fostering their professional growth and development

• 5+ years prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm)
• Expertise in working with risk and internal controls, with a strong knowledge of their critical role within organizations
• Knowledge of key risk domain standards and frameworks, such as Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multifaceted issues
• Passion for learning new technologies and staying current with trends in cyber, technology, and operational risk management.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Professional certification (CIA, CPA, similar certifications)
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%-30% (varies by client).
• Availability to work on client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days remote (hybrid environment). 

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