Grant Thornton

Audit, tax, and advisory professional services

Business Process Risk Director - SOX, Internal Audit

Risk, Regulatory & Legal AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCharlotte, NC, USA$197.8k - $255.9k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required.
At least 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function serving cross-industry clients at a national level.
A certification is required; CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM is preferred.
Experience establishing and operating Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs and internal audit functions.
Experience assessing and designing internal controls addressing strategic, operational, reporting, and compliance risks across financial, operational, administrative, and information technology processes.
Ability to develop and expand relationships with current and prospective clients.
Experience participating in engagement pursuits and preparing materials in response to Requests for Information, Requests for Proposals, and other client engagement opportunities.
Experience with data analytics and visualization is preferred.
Experience working with organizations that use SAP, Workday, Oracle, or Infor is preferred.
Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Review processes and internal controls across multiple risk domains and assess risk, internal control, and process effectiveness and efficiency across the three lines of defense.
Work with clients and staff to develop recommendations addressing identified gaps and, when requested, assist with implementation and remediation related to internal controls, business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, fraud prevention, and compliance.
Lead and support business development activities, including relationship development, proposals, client account management, conferences, presentations, whitepapers, and thought leadership.
Conduct entity- and process-level risk assessments and develop internal audit plans for client approval.
Assist in establishing and operating internal audit functions, internal controls programs, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs.
Work with partners and team members to identify and resolve client problems or issues.
Communicate with clients and internally with all levels of the organization.
Perform engagement management duties, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review, and client management.
Use business relationships to generate new sales opportunities.
Contribute strategically to practice enhancements and implement change.
Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering professional growth and developing high performers.
Meet or exceed sales and growth targets and targeted billing hours.
Interview campus and experienced candidates.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with data analytics and visualization.
Experience working with organizations that use SAP, Workday, Oracle, or Infor.
CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA, or CISM certification is preferred.

As a Process Risk Director, you will get the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business needs by helping them understand their business risks, and assist in addressing risk in both proactive and responsive contexts for the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

Review processes and internal controls across multiple risk domains to provide clients with an assessment of risk, internal control, and overall process effectiveness and efficiency – across the three lines of defense
Work closely with clients and staff to develop impactful recommendations to address identified gaps. When requested, assist with implementation and remediation activities regarding internal control, business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, fraud prevention, and compliance
Lead and support business development activities such as new relationship development, proposals, client account management, conferences, presentations, whitepapers, and other thought leadership
Conduct entity and process level risk assessments and develop internal audit plans for client approval
Assist with establishing and operating high performing internal audit functions, internal controls programs, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance programs
Work closely with partners and team members to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues
Effectively communicate externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization
Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management
Use network of business relationships to generate new sales opportunities
Think strategically about practice enhancements, and actively contribute to implementing change
Coach, mentor, and develop team members, fostering professional growth and developing high performers
Meet or exceed sales and growth targets
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Interview campus and/or experienced candidates
Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
Minimum 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
Certification required, CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM preferred
Experience establishing and operating Sarbanes-Oxley compliance programs and Internal Audit functions
Experience assessing and designing internal controls that address strategic, operational, reporting, and compliance risks across financial, operational, administrative and information technology (IT) processes
Ability to, and passion for, developing and expanding relationships with current and prospective clients
Experience participating in engagement pursuits, and preparing impactful materials in response to Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposals (RFP) and other client engagement opportunities
Strong supervisory, leadership development and collaboration skills
Experience with data analytics and visualization preferred
Experience working with organizations that utilize SAP, Workday, Oracle, or Infor preferred
Can travel as needed

The base salary range for this position is between $197,800 and $255,904. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

About the Company

Grant Thornton

Audit, tax, and advisory professional services

Grant Thornton provides audit, tax, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including public and private companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Its services are delivered on a fee-for-service basis with tailored offerings in financial reporting, tax compliance, risk management, and business consulting, supported by technology-driven solutions. The firm differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on personalized client attention, deep industry knowledge, and long-term relationships, along with a wide range of sector experience and practical, hands-on guidance. The company’s goal is to help clients navigate complex financial environments, meet regulatory requirements, manage risk, and achieve their business objectives by delivering clear insight and reliable support.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1924

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