Associate Director – Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, SOX

• Oversee projects with multiple workstreams, including Internal Audit Outsourcing/Co-sourcing, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (SOX), and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)
• Develop project scopes and approaches leveraging digital tools and data-driven techniques
• Attract, interview, hire, and retain top talent
• Drive the strategic direction of the practice by monitoring industry trends, identifying opportunities, and creating new services and solutions
• Generate new and add-on business opportunities, develop delivery methodologies, and introduce new service offerings
• Provide excellent client service and nurture client relationships
• Liaise between clients and project teams to understand business needs and deliver responsive, high-quality service
• Develop and implement firm-approved AI-enabled solutions in accordance with company policies
• Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes
• Mentor team members through coaching, feedback, performance reviews, and issue resolution

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional services experience leading complex engagements at a Big Four accounting firm, leading consulting firm, or commensurate experience in the retail, manufacturing, or telecommunications sector (non-financial services)
• Expertise working with business process, financial, and operational risks and internal controls
• Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools
• Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
• Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CIA, CPA, or CFE certification preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in overseeing complex projects related to Internal Audit Outsourcing, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, and Governance, Risk and Compliance while leveraging AI tools and data-driven techniques. Proven ability to build strong client relationships and mentor team members effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 10+ Years Professional Services Experience
• Expertise in Business Process and Internal Controls
• Mentoring and Developing Junior Team Members
• Client Relationship Management
• AI Tool Adoption and Implementation

Hard Skills

• Internal Audit Outsourcing
• Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
• Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Business Process Risk Management
• Financial Risk Management
• Operational Risk Management
• AI-Enabled Solutions Development
• Data-Driven Techniques
• Delivery Methodologies
• Emerging Technologies

Soft Skills

• Client Service Excellence
• Team Mentoring
• Coaching and Feedback
• Performance Review Management
• Issue Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

• CIA
• CPA
• CFE

Industry Keywords

• Big Four Accounting Firm
• Consulting Firm
• Retail Sector
• Manufacturing Sector
• Telecommunications Sector

Tools & Technologies

• Digital Tools
• AI Tools
• Automation Technologies