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As the Controls Advisory Managing Director, you’ll lead business process control reviews and special projects across multiple risk domains for your risk advisory and consulting teams serving financial services clients – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll collaborate with partners, client management, internal audit, and cross-functional service lines and deliver innovative, risk-informed solutions while mentoring high-performing teams because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered by access to firm-wide expertise, advanced audit technologies, and a collaborative leadership culture to drive client value, enhance internal controls, and grow the practice and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

+ Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services.

+ Coach, mentor, and develop team members, to help foster team members’ professional growth and develop top performers.

+ Review business processes across multiple risk domains to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well – across the three lines of defense (including internal audit).

+ Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously.

+ Risk management and data analytics experience is key in this role, with an eye toward innovation.

+ Work closely with Grant Thornton partners and other team members to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues.

+ Work collaboratively with other lines of service and practice areas to deliver other services

+ Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, cost reduction, fraud prevention, internal control, and compliance.

+ Communicate (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence

+ Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management

+ Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material

+ Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality

+ Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals

+ Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or Information Technology preferred. An MBA is a plus.

+ 12+ years of related work experience in a similar global consulting practice servicing financial service industry clients at a national level.

+ One or more of the following certifications: CPA, CISA, CIA, CFA, CAMS

+ Experience performing financial, operational, and IT audits, as well as business process control reviews.

+ Outstanding experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team.

+ Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.

+ Demonstrated experience in practice development, business development, and practice managers.

+ Ability to be a trusted advisor to a client and to bring new and innovated ideas and best practices.

+ Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.

+ Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.

+ Outstanding leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

+ Computer expertise including knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology.

+ Ability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed.

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About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

+ Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

+ Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact [email protected].

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.