Weaver · 2 weeks ago
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior Manager - Public Sector with State Government and Higher Ed. Focus
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWeaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm that values the well-being of its employees. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager for their Governance, Risk and Compliance team to lead internal audits, compliance services, and business development in the public sector, particularly focusing on state agencies and higher education institutions.
Accounting
Responsibilities
Entity wide risk assessments designed to identify critical client risks, processes and areas for in-depth internal audits
Risk based, value-oriented internal and compliance audits
Consultative engagements to reengineer client processes to mitigate risks and increase efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance of operations
Performance audits of organizational operations to assess performance metrics, process efficiencies, staffing and organizational structure
Compliance audits to identify contract non-compliance or unallowable costs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field
CPA, CIA or other relevant certification
8+ years serving in a client service role, organizational experience in internal audit or compliance, or consulting experience
Extensive internal audit or consulting experience with a variety of industries and types of audits for government agencies and entities
Advanced understanding of governmental business environments at the state, public healthcare, and/or higher education levels and the associated compliance and risk requirements
Advanced understanding of compliance, internal audit, risk, COSO internal control framework, IIA Global Audit standards, and GAGAS yellow-book related requirements
Advanced ability to perform government related research and interpret statutes and regulations for federal, state, and local entities
Advanced professional writing skills and executive presence and communication ability to the Executive and Board level
Strong project management, independent thinking, and decision-making skills
Strong relationship management and practice development skills
Experience in managing, mentoring and developing staff
Experience with development and training of staff on technical and non-technical matters
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field is preferred, relevant industry experience will be taken into consideration
Experience supervising 2 to 5 or more individuals and proven ability to manage and develop staff
Strong experience with building and providing presentations and briefings to senior management and boards
Ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients
Involvement in professional organizations, such as IIA, AHIA, AGA, ALGA, AICPA, etc
Benefits
Competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan
Flexible scheduled time off (STO)
A minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave
11 holidays
2 scheduled recharge days
In-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal L&D department
Multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth
Internal Leadership Coaching Program
Company
Weaver
Weaver is an accounting and auditing firm.
1001-5000 employees
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