Risk & Advisory Manager - Cbiz
New Haven, CT
About the Job
Marcum LLP is thrilled to announce that we are now part of CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs, a partnership that unites us with one of the nation’s top accounting and advisory providers. As part of this new chapter, we are pleased to confirm that you’ll still be working with the same dedicated team and receiving the same high-quality service you’ve come to rely on.
CBIZ, Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward-thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipatewhat's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 21 major markets coast to coast.
Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
- Design and conduct compliance, and security audit programs by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations.
- For scheduled audits assist in the risk assessment, planning, and audit program development processes. Actively participate in planning, entrance, and/or exit meetings.
- Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
- Document systems, processes, and controls using narratives.
- Understand and communicate the downstream impact on the business of control deficiencies.
- Identify and recommend business process changes resulting in strengthened internal controls as it relates to operations, compliance or reporting (financial or non-financial) objectives.
- Collect and analyze complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
- Perform risk analysis of functions and activities to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of internal control to achieve established objectives.
- Plan, participate in/ or execute assigned SOX testing and special projects. Preparation of SOX plans, scheduling and communications.
- Work closely with clients’ business, technical and project teams.
- Provide oral or written presentations to clients and management during the audit and at the conclusion of each audit or special project.
- Prepare formal written reports for each audit as directed by the Senior Manager, expressing an opinion on the adequacy of the internal control structure and its ability to support the goals and objectives at the client.
- Perform technical reviews of application controls to identify new/emerging risks and evaluate the impact of these risks within the overall control environment.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
- Conduct special purpose or consulting assignments.
- Manage a team of Risk professionals
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
Minimum Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree
- 6 years of experience in public accounting or related field
- 3 years supervisory experience
- Must have active CPA or equivalent certification
- Ability to manage all aspects of client engagements
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
- Must be able to travel based on client and business needs
- Proficient use of applicable technology
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