Senior Associate - Internal Controls & SOX Advisory

NEW YORK, NY /BP SOX /FULL-TIME/ HYBRID

We are a technical advisory services firm that works with the top local talent on the most comprehensive and intriguing projects for discerning clients ranging from start-ups to closely held mid-market companies to large multi-national Fortune 1000 firms. Our reputation is built upon a foundation of professional excellence and trusted relationships and is recognized nationally for commitment to excellence. Employees value the open and honest environment, consistent focus on work life balance and an outstanding culture that is difficult to find anywhere else in the professional services industry.

We are currently searching for a Senior Associate to join our high performing Internal Controls and SOX advisory team in New York . We offer a hybrid (remote/onsite) work environment that will allow you to continue working with the flexibility that you have grown accustomed to over the past year, while also continuing to provide onsite service to our fantastic clients. There is local travel throughout New York only.

Responsibilities:

Partner with high energy, high performing project teams to work on internal control advisory and SOX projects

Help our dynamic clients evaluate risks surrounding internal control over financial reporting.

Be a trusted advisor and intermediary between our clients and their auditors

Create process narratives, identify key controls, and help our clients conclude on design and operating effectiveness of key controls

Demonstrate clear and concise writing, and verbal skills to communicate complex issues in simple terms to clients and team members

Produce quality deliverables evidenced through minimal review time and review notes

Active effort in improving technical and project management skills through on the job feedback, performance evaluations, mentoring and firm-sponsored formal training programs including monthly CPE and Subject Matter Expert (SME) training

Respond to client needs, acting as a primary contact with clients

Balance competing priorities with minimal client disruptions, while maintaining project progress

Requirements:

Bachelors degree from an accredited university in Accounting, Economics, Business Management, Finance or related

Minimum 2 1/2 years of experience in working with internal controls at public accounting firm or professional services firm with emphasis on risk and compliance consulting related to SOX

CPA or CIA preferred. (We provide extensive resources and support to enable our team to learn and grow and obtain professional certifications if you do not yet have these certifications)

Exceptional people, project and client management skills gained by working in multiple, professional environments

Ability to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely – also able to assess situations and ensure responses are well suited to various business situations

Experience translating complicated issues into simple and easy to understand terms to guide clients and provide information

Ability to adapt to unexpected changes in timelines, deadlines and scope of work

Pay and Benefits:

40-hour work week

Training events to ensure CPE compliance

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(k) match

PTO: 15 days accrued per year

Company paid holidays, including company shutdown the week between Christmas and New Years

3 wellness days

Various opportunities for peer engagement: quarterly huddles, happy hours, summer and a holiday party

Monthly mobile reimbursement

Reimbursement allowances: flex, technology, and health and wellness

Fully stocked kitchen

Base Pay $95,000 - $101,000

Overtime bonus and Performance bonus in addition to the base pay

We offer an excellent base, bonus and incentive compensation package. The benefits package is designed to meet an employee’s needs regardless of the stage an employee is at including medical, dental, paid maternity and parental leave, 401(k) with match and flexible spending accounts for employees and dependents. We offer training that assists employees in reaching their career goals and, in addition to a regular paid time off policy, we also offer an extra five days off between Christmas and New Year holidays annually for firm-wide shut down. We beelieve in social interaction and networking and employees participate in unbelievable social events each summer and winter. The firm also supports employees offering an annual technology bonus, health and wellness bonus, monthly cell phone reimbursement, fully stocked kitchens with food, drink and snacks and much, much more.