Experienced Associate- Risk Advisory

The Risk Advisory Experienced Associate position has the primary responsibility of oversight over the Risk Advisory engagement work plans. Serving as a current and future leader of the firm, the Risk Advisory Experienced Associate demonstrates the attributes of excellent client service and assists team members in developing technical and professional competency.

Core Responsibilities: 

• Basic understanding of COSO 2013 Integrated Internal Controls Framework, PCAOB Standards related to internal controls over financial reporting, and the SEC guidance related to internal controls over financial reporting
• Basic familiarity and understanding of Centri's SOX and IA planning and risk assessment processes.
• Moderate understanding of business processes related to simpler accounting guidance (e.g., purchase to pay; hire to pay; treasury; property, plant, and equipment) and ability document them including the identification of risk points and key controls. Begin to participate in walkthrough meetings, assist in the development of process documentation.
• Basic familiarity with business processes related to more complex accounting guidance (e.g., stock-based compensation; order to cash; financial closing and reporting; taxes).
• Perform testing of low and medium risk controls in all business processes and entity level controls. Perform fieldwork for low and medium risk audit areas.
• Prepare request lists based on established test plans / audit programs.
• Assist in the assessment of control design for low and medium risk controls and the identification control deficiencies for low and medium risk controls and audit observations for low and medium audit areas.
• Assist in developing remediation plans for low and medium risk control failure and audit observations.
• Basic familiarity and understanding of Centri's SOX and IA reporting process.
• Advanced understanding of how to document and test controls within the department's GRC tool (currently HighBond).
• Intermediate understanding of the GRC tool's reporting capabilities.
• Begin to Identify time allocated to out of scope tasks not identified in the scope of work and alert manager.
• Communication to the team on daily project status and reaching out for work when there is downtime. Identify and communicate potential problem areas as developed during engagements.
• Build in person connections with peers and managers.
• Review utilization for yourself and all direct reports align with expectations.
• Support Firm initiatives and development opportunities.
• Work to build relationships and promote collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of the COSO Framework.
• Being a strong champion for and thrives in an environment of changing priorities.
• Interpersonal skills to interact in a team environment and foster client relationships.
• Above average written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand the services offered by the Firm, look for opportunities to represent the Firm, grow the client base, and increase brand recognition.
• Recognizes opportunities for learning by pursuing challenging assignments and a hunger to become an expert.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Should start pursuing certifications.
• 3+ years of relative accounting experience; at least 1 in public accounting or professional services highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift items up to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel up to 25%.

This position is an exempt position as it relates to the fair labor standards Act.  Centri provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.