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Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services Internal Audit Associate works closely with staff on all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. The BAS Internal Audit Associate will learn to conduct internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support within a team atmosphere while working on a variety of client engagements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a variety of industries.
* Assist in the review of operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
* Assist clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control, and compliance.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to help plan engagement strategy, help define objectives, and help address controls risks.
* Assist with the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.
* Assist in SOX engagements and the preparation of Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
* Assist with the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
* Assist with the performance of security and penetration studies.
* Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit process.
* Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.
* Use automated tools to help clients assess risk exposure and document internal controls.
* Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and to perform BAS services.
* Work closely with senior associates and managers to promptly resolve problems.
* Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements.

Required Skills and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline with a strong emphasis on internal auditing. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale is required..
* One to two years of experience in public accounting delivering internal audit services.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to think independently and be a thought leader, professional demeanor, a can-do attitude and other qualities that include decisiveness, self-initiative, and high energy.
* Strong teamwork and analytical skills.
* Detail-oriented, able to work according to schedules and workplans, able to ask good questions and request help as needed.
* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Additional Information:

· Travel 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Philadelphia-Business-Advisory-Internal-Audit-Experienced-Associate-PA-19019/865387/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Philadelphia-Business-Advisory-Internal-Audit-Experienced-Associate-PA-19019/865387/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services Internal Audit Manager is responsible for all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support; and developing and managing staff. The BAS Internal Audit Manager works closely with partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development. The BAS Internal Audit Manager is responsible for an assigned group of clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Manage, direct, and monitor client services teams on multiple engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
* Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
* Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
* 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, internal control, and compliance.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks.
* Manage the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identification of areas of risk.
* Lead SOX engagements and the preparation of Service Audit Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
* Lead the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
* Lead the performance of security and penetration studies.
* Perform quality assurance reviews on financial statements and tax-related issues.
* Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
* Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to embrace and manage change.
* Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
* Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
* Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
* Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
* Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
* Recruit and retain senior associates and associates.
* Coach senior associates and associates in developing and achieving goals and objectives for performance and professional development.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CPA. An MBA is a plus.

· Five to seven years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering and managing internal audit services with experience in a medium- to large-sized public accounting firm.

· Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.

· Strong experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team.

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

· 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.

· Strong 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 as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

* Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.
* Practice development experience.

Additional Information:

· Travel 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Atlanta-BAS-Internal-Audit-Manager-Job-GA-30301/932348/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Atlanta-BAS-Internal-Audit-Manager-Job-GA-30301/932348/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
POSITION SUMMARY

The Marketing Associate develops proposals and executes integrated marketing initiatives that drive the acquisition of new clients, build brand awareness, and impact growth. This individual maintains a positive attitude, high level of resourcefulness, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure and in a proactive manner to meet time critical deadlines. If experience and achievement warrants, the position may be offered at a senior associate level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Most significant proportion of time spent in the development of proposals ( both Word and PowerPoint ) and effective management of the proposal process (planning through document printing and delivery).

· Work closely with partners, managers and business development executives to identify proposal strategy, theme and content; write and edit copy.

· Conduct client research to understand client needs and issues.

· Identify key differentiators and create value proposition statements.

· Manage pursuit activity in the SalesLogix CRM database system and using reporting features. Responsible for managing data entry, integrity, and maintenance

· Lead or facilitate pursuit strategy and orals planning meetings with partner / leadership pursuit team.

· Develop understanding of the firm's audit, tax, and advisory service lines, as well as firm industry groups; demonstrate a commitment to understanding these services and a curiosity about how the nature of these services translates into client benefit.

· Assist local office Marketing Manager in the local implementation of marketing and sales plans. May help plan and coordinate local office seminars and events including writing invitation copy, coordinating design, printing, and mailing of invitations, managing hotel vendors, hosting on-site registration, helping choose speaker and sponsorship partners, and coordinating preparation.

· May serve on regional or national taskforces or special projects.

· Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.

· Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

· Perform special projects as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor?s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field

· 2 to 5 years of marketing or communications experience.

· Experience in a public accounting or professional services firm a plus.

· Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Experience writing proposals is highly valued.

· Project management skills, including the ability to take initiative and be self-directed as well as results-oriented.

· Strong sense of project ownership, exercising creativity and critical thinking.

· Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

· Client service orientation.

· Interaction with national, industry, service line and regional marketing and sales team members.

· Receive direction and guidance from marketing and sales leadership.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Proficiency with Microsoft applications ( Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint ).

· Experience with customer relationship management technology a plus.

· Good judgment and high integrity, including discretion with sensitive/confidential information.

· Work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines.

· Flexible team player who embraces challenge and works in a collaborative manner.

· Ability to work additional hours and travel occasionally as needed.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Kansas-City-Marketing-Field-Marketing-Associate-Job-MO-64101/929860/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Kansas-City-Marketing-Field-Marketing-Associate-Job-MO-64101/929860/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Grant Thornton?s Global Public Sector, based in Alexandria, Va., is a global management consulting business with the mission of providing responsive and innovative financial, performance management and systems solutions to governments and international organizations.

Grant Thornton?s Global Public Sector is currently looking for experienced candidates for our federal audit practice. Experienced senior associates will be responsible for completing portions of the financial audit for one or multiple federal clients.

Responsibilities include:

* Participate with audit manager and other audit staff in determining the audit scope and developing audit guides.
* Participate in audit closeout conferences to audit clients to present findings developed during the course of the audit.
* Identify and provide to the audit manager significant audit issues related to the work performed.
* Perform planning activities including but not limited to, reviewing prior year working papers and audit reports, permanent files and correspondence.
* Plan and conduct audit interviews, oral briefings, entrance and exit conferences that are logically organized and effectively delivered
* Write findings, statements of facts and items notes during review that are well written on a timely basis and reflect the exercise of auditor judgment in terms of significance and tone.
* Perform follow-up audits and special studies

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 150 semester hours of education preferred and a CPA or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.
* Two to four+ years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing and federal government financial statement audit experience desirable
* 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.
* Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.
* Eligibility to obtain a NACI or DoD clearance.]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Federal-Financial-Senior-Auditor-Job-VA-22301/882243/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Federal-Financial-Senior-Auditor-Job-VA-22301/882243/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
POSITION SUMMARY:

Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? Grant Thornton's core business is auditing financial statements and we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries, need to be reviewed and understood. In short, we strive for a keen understanding of the client's business, in order to provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk. Our professionals are thought leaders, providing personalized attention and quality service to our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Perform client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits and managing to budget.
* Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
* Research and analyze financial statements and audit and tax related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information to resolve client issues discovered during the audit.
* Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
* Develop and communicate recommendations for business and process improvements.
* Actively participate in planning meetings, closing meetings, and audit committee meetings as a key member of the audit team.
* Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
* Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.
* Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
* Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 150 semester hours of education required.
* Two to four+ years of progressive public accounting experience in a medium to large public accounting firm with in-charge auditing experience, Big 4 experience preferred.
* CPA preferred, desire to obtain CPA required.
* Financial Services experience required.
* Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
* Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.
* Experience with Financial Service industry including, but not limited to: Hedge funds, Mutual Funds, Broker Dealers, Private Equity, Real estate investment trust, and regulated investment companies.
* Performed audits in the Financial Services industry.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Travel Percentage: Up to 40%

BENEFITS:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/New-York-Financial-Services-Audit-Senior-Associate-Job-NY-10001/849502/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/New-York-Financial-Services-Audit-Senior-Associate-Job-NY-10001/849502/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
POSITION SUMMARY:

Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? Grant Thornton?s core business is auditing financial statements and we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries, need to be reviewed and understood. We provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits and managing to budget.
* Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
* Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit process.
* Research and analyze financial statements and audit- and tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information.
* Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
* Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
* Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
* Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
* Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
* Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 150 semester hours of education preferred and a CPA or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.
* Two to four+ years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing and financial services industry experience desirable.
* Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
* Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
* 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.
* Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Travel Percentage: 40%

BENEFITS:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Oklahoma-City-Audit-General-Senior-Associate-Job-OK-73101/929857/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Oklahoma-City-Audit-General-Senior-Associate-Job-OK-73101/929857/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Right now at Grant Thornton, the climate is ripe with opportunity for people who are passionate about improving government today. We have successfully won new contracts and extended existing ones ?all to realize our ambitious growth plans in the world of financial and information systems audit throughout the public sector. Our success creates new ways for your skills to shine. We're hosting an invitation-only career event to meet the best and the brightest in these skill areas.Send us your resume right away so you can be scheduled for a private interview with Audit Managers Monday, June 28th.

Ideal candidates are team players who can handle deadlines and who are interested in pursuing a career in the world of financial statement and information systems audits. A Bachelor's degree is required. Accounting, Information Systems, nagement Information Systems, and Accounting Information Systems degrees are preferred. A CPA, CISA, CISSP, CISSM or CIA certification is also preferred but not required, as is experience in at least one of the following areas:

? Federal Financial Statement Audit

? IT Audit

? SAS 70

? Federal Financial Internal Controls

We are looking for candidates from entry to senior management level. Are you ready to shine? Realize your greatest career ambitions in an environment where results matter and contributions count.

Send your resume and salary requirements now to

gpscareers@gt.com. We will contact you to arrange interviews for Monday, June 28th. Grant Thornton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Federal-Services-?-Audit-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/859873/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Federal-Services-?-Audit-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/859873/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
at a US Member firm of an International Accounting Firm

POSITION SUMMARY:

Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? Grant Thornton?s core business is auditing financial statements and we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries, need to be reviewed and understood. We provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits and managing to budget.
* Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
* Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit process.
* Research and analyze financial statements and audit- and tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information.
* Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
* Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
* Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
* Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
* Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
* Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA is required
* Two to four+ years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing and financial services industry experience desirable.
* Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
* Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
* 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.
* Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Travel Percentage: 40%

BENEFITS:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/San-Diego-Audit-Senior-Associate-Job-CA-92101/932347/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/San-Diego-Audit-Senior-Associate-Job-CA-92101/932347/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services Internal Audit Manager is responsible for all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support. The BAS Internal Audit Manager works closely with partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Manage, direct, and monitor client services teams on multiple engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
* Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
* Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Review operational and financial processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process..
* Work closely with clients and staff to identify and implement opportunities for improvement in processes, systems and controls.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks.
* Lead SOX engagements and the preparation of Service Audit Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70, or similar standards.
* Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
* Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to embrace and manage change.
* Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
* Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
* Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
* Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
* Recruit and retain senior associates and associates.
* Coach senior associates and associates in developing and achieving goals and objectives for performance and professional development.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CPA. .

· Five to seven years of progressive audit and/or consulting experience in public accounting, or equivalent, including delivery of internal audit services.

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

· Strong experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team.

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

· 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.

· Strong 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 as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

· Strong practice development experience

· An MBA is a plus

· Financial institution experience is a plus.

· Experience with information systems auditing is a plus.

Additional Information:

· Travel: 30% - 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Fort-Lauderdale-Internal-Audit-Manager-Job-FL-33301/880073/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Fort-Lauderdale-Internal-Audit-Manager-Job-FL-33301/880073/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
US Member Firm of an International Accounting Firm

Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the six global Accounting, Tax and Business Advisory organizations. Through member firms in 110 countries, including 49 offices in the United States, the Partners and Employees of Grant Thornton member firms provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients around the globe.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? Grant Thornton's core business is auditing financial statements and we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries, need to be reviewed and understood. We provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in a wide variety of industries, including technology and consumer products, with the ability to manage to budget.
* Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.
* Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
* Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Play a key role in future business generation by identifying new business opportunities through networking within industry.
* Actively participate in recruiting talent to the firm.
* Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.
* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree in accounting; active CPA license required; MBA a plus.
* Minimum 8 - 10 years of progressive audit experience in medium to large public accounting firm or equivalent, Big 4 experience a plus.
* Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
* Demonstrated experience in practice development and business development.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Travel Percentage: 40%

BENEFITS:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Irvine-Audit-Senior-Manager-Job-CA-92602/849500/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Irvine-Audit-Senior-Manager-Job-CA-92602/849500/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
POSITION SUMMARY:

Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? Grant Thornton's core business is auditing financial statements and we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries, need to be reviewed and understood. We provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing financial audits and managing to budget.
* Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
* Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit process.
* Research and analyze financial statements and audit- and tax-related issues utilizing electronic databases, and employ audit software to review and compile financial information.
* Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.
* Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve audit-related problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
* Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
* Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
* Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
* Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting. 150 semester hours of education preferred and a CPA or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.
* Two to four+ years of progressive public accounting experience with in-charge auditing and financial services industry experience desirable.
* Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS.
* Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
* 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.
* Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Travel Percentage: 40%

BENEFITS:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Fort-Lauderdale-Audit-Senior-Associate-Job-FL-33301/829849/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Fort-Lauderdale-Audit-Senior-Associate-Job-FL-33301/829849/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
POSITION SUMMARY:

Would you like to join a team of trusted business advisors passionate about providing their clients with superior audits and exceptional service? Grant Thornton?s core business is auditing financial statements and we understand that to deliver a truly quality audit, the underlying activities and operations that give rise to the accounting entries, need to be reviewed and understood. In short, we strive for a keen understanding of the client?s business, in order to provide insightful and sound operational advice, recommend process improvement strategies, and offer suggestions to manage risk. Our professionals are thought leaders, providing personalized attention and quality service to our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements in a wide variety of industries with the ability to manage to budget.
* Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and lead change efforts effectively.
* Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
* Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
* Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Actively participate in recruiting talent to the firm.
* Attend professional development, networking events and training seminars on a regular basis.
* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* Bachelor?s degree in accounting, MBA a plus.
* Minimum 5-7 years of progressive audit experience in a medium to large public accounting firm or equivalent, Big 4 experience a plus.
* Active CPA license required.
* Excellent analytical, technical, and auditing skills including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

* Travel Percentage: 40%

BENEFITS:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Oklahoma-City-Audit-General-Manager-Job-OK-73193/929859/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Oklahoma-City-Audit-General-Manager-Job-OK-73193/929859/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services Internal Audit Associate works closely with staff on all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. The BAS Internal Audit Associate will learn to conduct internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support within a team atmosphere while working on a variety of client engagements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a variety of industries.
* Assist in the review of operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
* Assist clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control, and compliance.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to help plan engagement strategy, help define objectives, and help address controls risks.
* Assist with the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.
* Assist in SOX engagements and the preparation of Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
* Assist with the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
* Assist with the performance of security and penetration studies.
* Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit process.
* Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.
* Use automated tools to help clients assess risk exposure and document internal controls.
* Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and to perform BAS services.
* Work closely with senior associates and managers to promptly resolve problems.
* Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements.

Required Skills and Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline with a strong emphasis on internal auditing. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale is required..
* One to two years of experience in public accounting delivering internal audit services.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Ability to think independently and be a thought leader, professional demeanor, a can-do attitude and other qualities that include decisiveness, self-initiative, and high energy.
* Strong teamwork and analytical skills.
* Detail-oriented, able to work according to schedules and workplans, able to ask good questions and request help as needed.
* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Additional Information:

· Travel 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Houston-BAS-Internal-Audit-Associate-TX-77001/921588/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Houston-BAS-Internal-Audit-Associate-TX-77001/921588/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services Internal Audit Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support; and developing and managing staff. The Senior BAS Internal Audit Manager works closely with partners and staff and plays a key role in client management, practice development, and business development. The Senior BAS Internal Audit Manager is responsible for an assigned group of clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
* Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
* Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
* 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, internal control, and compliance.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address controls risks.
* Manage the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identification of areas of risk.
* Manage SOX engagements and the preparation of Service Audit Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
* Manage the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
* Perform quality assurance reviews on financial statements and tax-related issues.
* Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
* Work with the National BAS practice teams in terms of practice directions and leadership.
* Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to implement and manage change.
* Handle day-to-day practice and client administrative matters (billing, performance reviews, client acceptance, engagement letter preparation, etc.)
* Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
* Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
* Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
* Play a key role in the future business generation and continued development of the client base within industry groups and identify future client needs and new business opportunities.
* Use established network of business relationships within industry groups to generate new sales opportunities.
* Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
* Recruit and retain managers, senior associates, and associates.
* Coach staff and motivate others to accept new ideas, practices, or action and achieve goals and objectives for performance and professional development.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CPA. An MBA is a plus.

· A minimum of eight years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering internal audit services with experience in a medium- to large-sized public accounting firm.

· Experience performing financial, operational, and system 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 managing other managers.

· 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 as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

* Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.

Additional Information:

· Travel 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/SEATTLE-BAS-Internal-Audit-Senior-Manager-Job-WA-98101/710742/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/SEATTLE-BAS-Internal-Audit-Senior-Manager-Job-WA-98101/710742/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services GRC Internal Audit Manager is responsible for all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support; and developing and managing staff. The GRC Internal Audit Manager works closely with partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development. The BAS - GRC Internal Audit Manager is responsible for an assigned group of clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Manage, direct, and monitor client services teams on multiple engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
* Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
* Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
* 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, internal control, and compliance.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks.
* Manage the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identification of areas of risk.
* Lead SOX engagements and the preparation of Service Audit Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
* Lead the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
* Lead the performance of security and penetration studies.
* Perform quality assurance reviews on financial statements and tax-related issues.
* Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
* Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to embrace and manage change.
* Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
* Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
* Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
* Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
* Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
* Recruit and retain senior associates and associates.
* Coach senior associates and associates in developing and achieving goals and objectives for performance and professional development.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting

- CPA required.

- Fluency in Spanish required.

· Five to seven years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering and managing internal audit services with experience in a medium- to large-sized public accounting firm.

· Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.

- Five to seven years woking with Financial Institutions required.

· Strong experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team.

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

· 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.

· Strong 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 as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

* Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.
* Practice development experience.

Additional Information:

· Travel 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Los-Angeles-BAS-Internal-Audit-Manager-Job-CA-90001/876513/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Los-Angeles-BAS-Internal-Audit-Manager-Job-CA-90001/876513/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services Internal Audit Senior Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support; and developing and managing staff. The Senior BAS Internal Audit Manager works closely with partners and staff and plays a key role in client management, practice development, and business development. The Senior BAS Internal Audit Manager is responsible for an assigned group of clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Oversee the efforts of multiple client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
* Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
* Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
* 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, internal control, and compliance.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address controls risks.
* Manage the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identification of areas of risk.
* Manage SOX engagements and the preparation of Service Audit Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
* Manage the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
* Perform quality assurance reviews on financial statements and tax-related issues.
* Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
* Work with the National BAS practice teams in terms of practice directions and leadership.
* Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to implement and manage change.
* Handle day-to-day practice and client administrative matters (billing, performance reviews, client acceptance, engagement letter preparation, etc.)
* Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
* Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business improvement and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
* Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
* Play a key role in the future business generation and continued development of the client base within industry groups and identify future client needs and new business opportunities.
* Use established network of business relationships within industry groups to generate new sales opportunities.
* Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
* Recruit and retain managers, senior associates, and associates.
* Coach staff and motivate others to accept new ideas, practices, or action and achieve goals and objectives for performance and professional development.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CPA. An MBA is a plus.

· A minimum of eight years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering internal audit services with experience in a medium- to large-sized public accounting firm.

· Experience performing financial, operational, and system 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 managing other managers.

· 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 as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

* Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.

Additional Information:

· Travel 30 - 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Boston-Business-Advisory-Services-Senior-Manager-Job-MA-02108/808893/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Boston-Business-Advisory-Services-Senior-Manager-Job-MA-02108/808893/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services Internal Audit Manager is responsible for all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support; and developing and managing staff. The BAS Internal Audit Manager works closely with partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development. The BAS Internal Audit Manager is responsible for an assigned group of clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Manage, direct, and monitor client services teams on multiple engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
* Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
* Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
* Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
* Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
* 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, internal control, and compliance.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks.
* Manage the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identification of areas of risk.
* Lead SOX engagements and the preparation of Service Audit Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
* Lead the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
* Lead the performance of security and penetration studies.
* Perform quality assurance reviews on financial statements and tax-related issues.
* Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
* Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to embrace and manage change.
* Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
* Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
* Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
* Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
* Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
* Recruit and retain senior associates and associates.
* Coach senior associates and associates in developing and achieving goals and objectives for performance and professional development.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CPA. An MBA is a plus.

· Five to seven years of progressive audit experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering and managing internal audit services with experience in a medium- to large-sized public accounting firm.

· Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.

· Strong experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team.

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

· 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.

· Strong 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 as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

* Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.
* Practice development experience.

Additional Information:

· Travel 30 - 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Boston-Business-Advisory-Services-Manager-Job-MA-02108/808892/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Boston-Business-Advisory-Services-Manager-Job-MA-02108/808892/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services Internal Audit Senior Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support; developing and supervising staff; and assisting in client management and practice development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings and managing to budget.
* Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit and review process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
* Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
* 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, internal control, and compliance.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address controls risks and issues.
* Evaluate and test business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.
* Perform SOX engagements and prepares Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
* Participate in the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
* Perform security and penetration studies.
* Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit process.
* Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
* Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.
* Use automated tools to help clients assess risk exposure and document internal controls.
* Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform BAS services.
* Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
* Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
* Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
* Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline with a strong emphasis on internal auditing. 150 hours of education is preferred and a CPA or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

· Two to four years of progressive experience in public accounting delivering internal audit services with in-charge experience desirable.

· Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.

· Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.

· 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.

· Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal and written skills.

· Ability to think independently and be a thought leader, professional demeanor, a can-do attitude and other qualities that include decisiveness, self-initiative, and high energy.

· Advanced presentation and interviewing skills and experience facilitating meetings and leading group discussions.

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

· Detail-oriented, able to work according to schedules and work plans, able to ask good questions and request help as needed.

· Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.

· Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

· Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience a plus.

Additional Information:

· Travel 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/NEW-YORK-BAS-Internal-Audit-(Healthcare-industry)-Senior-Associate-Job-NY-10001/606027/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/NEW-YORK-BAS-Internal-Audit-(Healthcare-industry)-Senior-Associate-Job-NY-10001/606027/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
POSITION SUMMARY:

Organizations need to create and implement internal controls that safeguard business assets and monitor ongoing processes. Grant Thornton's Business Advisory Services (BAS) practice addresses these controls and processes. BAS offers an opportunity for you to leverage your accounting, auditing, and SOX experience to broaden your business and project management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. BAS focuses on reviewing operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an independent assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.

The BAS Internal Audit Manager is responsible for all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and developing and managing staff. The BAS Internal Audit Manager works closely with partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development. The BAS Internal Audit Manager is responsible for an assigned group of clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
- Manage, direct, and monitor client services teams on multiple engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a wide variety of industries; and manage to budget.
- Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals.
- Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
- Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
- Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
- 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, internal control, and compliance.
- Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks.
- Manage the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identification of areas of risk.
- Lead SOX engagements

- Lead SAS70 engagements.
- Perform QAR's.
- Manage internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
- Think strategically about practice enhancements and be able to embrace and manage change.
- Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
- Consult, work with, and service client base to make recommendations on business and process improvement and serve as a business advisor to client.
- Work closely with partners, managers, and staff to integrate practice development skills into a team approach to client service and new business development.
- Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
- Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.
- Recruit and retain senior associates and associates.
- Coach senior associates and associates in developing and achieving goals and objectives for performance and professional development.
- Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
- Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor Degree in Accounting and CPA or CIA required. MBA a plus.

- Seven to twelve years progressive Audit experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering and managing internal audit services with experience in a medium to large-sized public accounting firm.

- Industry experience in healthcare organizations (community and larger hospitals) is required for this position.

- Additional industry experience in manufacturing, real estate, financial services, and distribution a plus

- Experience performing financial, operational, and possibly system audits, as well as business process control reviews.
- Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience a plus.
- Strong experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team.
- Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.
- Practice development experience is preferred.
- 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.
- Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

- Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/CHICAGO-Internal-Audit-Manager,-Healthcare-empasis-Job-IL-60290/713392/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/CHICAGO-Internal-Audit-Manager,-Healthcare-empasis-Job-IL-60290/713392/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
POSITION SUMMARY Grant Thornton's Global Public Sector, based in Alexandria, VA, is a global management consulting business with the mission of providing responsive and innovative financial, performance management, and systems solutions to governments and international organizations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Provide accounting support services to include financial statement assistance, developing assertion packages, preparing the Statement of Assurance and performing daily accounting operation functions to clients. OMB Circular A-123 experience a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS -Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field such as Business Administration, Finance, or Public Administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in Accounting. -Knowledge and experience in Federal government accounting or consulting to the Federal government. -6 years of Federal government accounting policies and procedures or financial management is required. -4 years of preparing and auditing Federal government financial statement is required. -Knowledge of internal controls and OMB Circular A-123 a plus. -CDFM, CISA and/or CPA a plus. -US citizenship required and must be security clearance eligible. -Travel may be required.]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Federal-Services-?-Accounting-&-Finance-?-Manager-Job-VA-22301/798035/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Federal-Services-?-Accounting-&-Finance-?-Manager-Job-VA-22301/798035/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS