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Grant Thornton (US) · 1 day ago

Risk Management & Independence Manager

Iselin, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$104K/yr - $156K/yr

5+ years exp

Grant Thornton is seeking a Risk Management & Independence Manager to join their team. This role involves liaising with partners and professionals to ensure compliance with independence standards and managing independence quality control processes.

Accounting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Consult with PMDs and professionals on the application of independence standards to a particular fact situation (e.g., scope of services, business relationships, employment, personal compliance)

Perform various Relationship Checking activities (e.g., processing relationship checks at various stages assisting teams with evaluating relationships reported, etc.) by using RCS

Assist in monitoring independence for larger private equity firms for which the firm is maintaining SEC independence

Support the evaluation of services and relationships for Grant Thornton Advisors LLC acquisitions

Assist in training independence team in INDUS on the application of AICPA independence standards relating to nonaudit services or business relationship for existing and prospective private audit clients to assist engagement teams in clearing private audit client checks, including monitoring and supervising the INDUS team related to this initiative

Assist in developing firm independence policies and quality control requirements which will involve documentation and regular updates

Develop and present technical content for professional training programs or for other firm purposes

Assist in maintaining and develop independence related resources or publications (e.g., nonaudit services matrices, etc.)

Liaise with representatives of Grant Thornton International and the member firms on potential independence matters, potential conflicts of interest and independence confirmations/representations

Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

Perform other job-related duties or assist with special projects, as necessary

Perform various Restricted List activities (e.g., assisting with engagement team requests, reconciling reports, working with Collaboration Center team to post approved edits etc.) leveraging RIL, RCS, Watch List and GRL

Assist with monitoring the activities of independence standards setting and regulatory bodies (e.g., personal compliance, etc.)

Assist in reviewing filing alerts and preparing overview of independence safeguards implemented

Perform various personal compliance activities (e.g., monitoring the timely transition and addition of investment accounts in the firm’s automated tracking systems, evaluating financial relationships reported, etc.) by using the firm’s compliance tools

Assist in monitoring the annual certification process

Assist in developing firm independence policies and quality control requirements

Perform and conduct detail review of team members. Individual will be heavily involved in day-to-day oversight of independence compliance function

Manage multiple projects simultaneously and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based global team environment by leading and collaborating with diverse teams

Perform other job-related duties or assist with special projects, as necessary

Qualification

CPAIndependence standardsProject managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft OfficeTechnical writingInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsAttention to detail

Required

Five or more years of experience related to the accounting profession, with experience in a national office or independence office a strong plus and a CPA is required

Excellent analytical, technical, and professional skills including understanding of international accounting and consulting firms' businesses

Strong ability to acquire, synthesize, and present technical information

Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills

Strong Microsoft Word skills required and experience with other Microsoft Office products (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Strong project planning skills

Experience managing projects, with an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

Ability to work on highly technical material, with strong attention to detail

Ability to work additional hours as needed and limited travel

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance programs

Employee assistance program

Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave

Paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period

401(k) savings plan

Employee retirement plan

Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance

Company

Grant Thornton (US)

Glassdoor3.9

In the US, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards.

Founded in 1924

Chicago, IL, US

5001-10000 employees

https://gt-us.co/3LukwpC

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