Risk Advisory Manager, Not-for-Profit and Higher Education

Role Overview

• Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide clients with an assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the processes
• Manage the development and execution of enterprise risk management, operational risk compliance and/or internal control programs for not-for-profit and higher education clients
• Manage the development and execution of internal audit outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients
• Manage the risk identification process and evaluation and testing of business processes and related controls
• Manage the development of leading practices-based recommendations for improvement that are ‘right-sized’ and appropriate for the not-for-profit and higher education industries, as well as the specific needs and circumstances of clients
• Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, identify opportunities for improvement and leading practices-based recommendations regarding process optimization, revenue enhancement, cost reduction, fraud prevention, internal control, and compliance
• Leverage analytics automation and artificial intelligence solutions to deliver client services efficiently and effectively
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels
• Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management
• Actively participate in business development activities, such as developing new business relationships, contributing to / leading proposals, participating on client account teams, developing whitepapers and/or other thought leadership material, and attending conferences
• Understand and manage firm risk on proposals and client engagements
• Manage, develop, train, coach and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
• Minimum 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
• Experience working for or with not-for-profit organizations or higher education institutions preferred
• Experience with knowledge of processes, risks, controls and leading practices within not-for-profit and higher education industry-specific functions such as grants management, academic research, fundraising, student services, etc. preferred.
• Certification required, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM preferred
• Internal audit experience, enterprise risk management, internal controls and/or compliance experience preferred
• Experience performing financial and operational internal audits, as well as business process, internal control and/or operational reviews within the not-for-profit or higher education industry.
• Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control
• Integrated Framework (2013), COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework (2017), the institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (IIA IPPF), and/or current focus areas of external financial statement auditors (completeness and accuracy of key reports, level of precision, etc.)
• Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
• Experience with analytics, automation and/or artificial intelligence platforms an understanding of the impact of technology
• Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Can travel as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Remote work options