Risk Advisory for Gov't Manager (Yellow Book)

Cherry Bekaert Advisory, LLC

Chicago, IL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey.

As a result of the sustained growth within our Risk Advisory’s Government & Public Sector (GPS) - State & Local domain, an opportunity has been created for a Manager with demonstrated Yellow Book performance audit experience to join our team. This role will provide hybrid flexibility to candidates within proximity to multiple offices throughout our footprint with possible remote consideration for the right resource. As a member of the GPS team, you will help clients protect and enhance the value of their organizations by leveraging their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk, and define sustainable operations. With growing industry expertise, a strong support system, and our team’s shared values, we encourage you to choose the path that best suits you because at Cherry Bekaert, your career is about you. Join the Firm that recognizes the power of the individual.

As a Manager, you will:

Lead teams in the performance of consulting engagements to effectively manage risks across an organization. You will focus on projects specific to internal controls. Day to day tasks may include:

Leading engagements with appropriate oversight from a partner, principal or managing director
Ensuring project quality control and oversight management of client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, execution, and direction while managing the budget
Effectively leading and managing a team of professionals, including reviewing associates’ work assignments and providing feedback
Rationalizing internal controls for our clients to focus on compliance and reporting risks and optimizing client system of internal control
Developing risk perspectives and internal control recommendations based on thorough understanding of business processes and related risks
Helping clients manage risk by recommending improved control design intended to satisfy regulatory requirements efficiently
Working effectively with external auditors of our clients to ensure a seamless client delivery experience and achieving efficiencies across internal and external audit
Supporting the development of new services and solutions including data analytics, process automation, compliance management systems, and targeted solutions
Maintaining a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel to accomplish objectives
Learning and understanding the Firm and its professional service lines
Actively encouraging team members to contribute ideas and identify potential opportunities to apply Cherry Bekaert's services
Contributing to the internal development of the practice, including process improvement or operations

What you bring to the role:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or relevant industry experience
Relevant professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFE, CRMA, CGFM, CGAP and/or CFA
6+ years of experience working as an Internal Auditor, External Auditor or in similar public accounting and advisory role, with a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience conducting performance audits
3+ years of experience working with state and local governments
Must have completed 80 hours of CPE in the last two years; of which, at least 24 must be specifically related to government auditing or the government environment
In depth knowledge of internal control audit methodologies (Green Book, Yellow Book, COSO, COBIT, etc.)
Strong risk management experience able to support writing reports of control descriptions, internal control findings and recommendations
Extensive experience with workpaper preparation in accordance with Yellow Book standards
Demonstrated experience in applying relevant technical, regulatory and Public Sector knowledge
Ability to serve on and manage multiple engagements at a time, working with team members throughout our firm
Excellent written and verbal communication and organization skills, capable of managing projects, client expectations and deliverable development
Capable of adapting within a rapidly changing, deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Additional, preferred qualifications:

Progressive use of data capabilities to improve servicing operations, including process automation, data analytics techniques and/or workflow management systems
Knowledge of servicing platforms common to the industry
Candidates must be able to obtain a security clearance if required

What we offer you:

Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging include uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Pay Range:

$116,300 to $175,000

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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