ACM LLP Audit Manager Risk Advisory Services Salary in the United States

Description

The Risk Advisory Services “RAS” Manager is responsible for managing and delivering high-value solutions to clients in the areas of Internal Auditing and internal control, including business risk assessment, business process improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, financial and operational audit, business conduct and fraud/forensic investigations. In this role, the RAS Manager is charged with managing a team of professionals through all stages of an internal audit or consulting engagement to include planning, fieldwork, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client economic and legal risks. The RAS Manager will also be responsible for providing suggestions to improve the internal controls and accounting procedures of assigned clients, as well as managing all aspects of engagement administration.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Document and test clients’ IT system of Internal Controls
• Perform SOC 2 engagements and Security Consulting Services
• Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes budgeting, planning, executing, directing, and completing engagements and managing to budget
• Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on engagement projects and assess the performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed
• Review work papers prepared by staff and make recommendations; gain increasing responsibility in the review process
• Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform engagement services
• Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve engagement-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or another relevant field  
• Six (6) to ten (10) years of experience in public accounting or a Fortune 1000 company performing Risk Assessments, internal audits, internal control assessments, management consulting as a Financial Operational Subject Matter Expert 
• Prior experience performing audits of particular industries (manufacturing, retail, distribution, energy, etc.) 
• Prior supervisory experience 
• Prior experience performing process reviews, systems reviews and reviews of application controls 
• Prior experience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts & control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control “gaps”
• Prior experience conducting internal audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports 
• Certificated Internal Auditor (“CIA”), Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”), Certified Fraud Examiner (“CFE”), Certified Information System Auditor (“CISA”), or equivalent certifications 
• Ability to travel 25% of the time, as needed 
• Excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting 
• Executive presence to act as the primary contact for clients while preparing and presenting to clients and potential clients 
• Capable of resolving complex business issues 
• Capacity to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel 
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy 
• Solid project management skills 
• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating all stages of an internal audit or consulting engagement
• Knowledge of internal controls and professional standards and regulations 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically business/report writing 
• Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm 
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions 
• Sound US GAAP and GAAS knowledge and familiarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rules. 

Software: 

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint 

• Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level 

WHAT YOU'LL GET WITH ACM:

As an independent member of the BDO Alliance, ACM is local by choice, global by resources.   ACM has been honored as one of the Best Places to Work in Colorado and was listed as the Fastest Growing Accounting Firm in Denver in the Denver Business Journal.  We offer generous paid time off, paid holidays, several bonus programs, medical, dental, and vision insurance supplemented by the firm, 401K, and paid parental leave.