Associate Director - Internal Audit

The Associate Director Internal Audit is responsible for planning and management of full-cycle internal audit engagements, including overseeing and conducting research & client assessments, as well as preparing, completing, and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of client engagements to meet the Firm's strategic goals and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or an approved related field is required.
• One or more of the following internal audit certifications is required: CIA or CPA.
• 10+ years of experience in the field of Internal Audit.
• Prior internal audit experience in a consulting environment preferred.
• Advanced degrees and Certifications may be used to supplement for years of experience.
• 5+ years management experience.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and project management skill capabilities.
• Knowledge of organizational and business functions to allow for completion of assigned Internal Audit tasks.
• Knowledge and understanding of key business risk and related internal controls.
• High degree of professionalism and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Able to perform effectively, efficiently, and with quality under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in business and technical environments. Professionally and appropriately communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Able to work in a highly organized manner within a fast-paced, innovative, and continuously changing environment.
• Computer literate with the capability of performing at an intermediate or advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products or similar software applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads, directs and manages the development and delivery related to group and individual trainings on complex topics to a varying level of team members and clients.
• Manages the team through all phases of a program including strategic planning, work planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout consistent with established program delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget and other contract requirements.
• Guides projects and programs to fulfill client, stakeholder and PM goals, commitments and criteria.
• Collaborates with program managers and clients to assess and identify process risks and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ensures the scope of work is completed to the satisfaction of the client and key stakeholders, while simultaneously ensuring that quality, financial, risk management, business and policy expectations are met.
• Develops and leads the preparation of client proposals and manages existing client relationships.
• Oversees the formulation of training outlines and recommends instructional methods utilizing knowledge of training needs and effectiveness of such methods.
• Directs and leads the development of training aids including training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids and computer tutorials.
• Provides oversight and direction of training and development programs and instructional objectives and methods.
• Reviews, approves and delivers team analysis and assessing training and development needs for individuals, departments and clients.
• Supports business development activities including client relationship development, program specific positioning activities, team arrangements, proposals, presentations and contract negotiations consistent with established business development practices.
• Develops new client relationships by expanding existing relationships with clients, maintaining personal networks, and active participation in civic, business, and professional organizations.
• Monitors service line workload to meet billable hour expectations and performs timely reviews of work products prior to submission to a Director/Associate or client.
• Sets direction for staff, manages and resolves process and procedure issues presented by staff.
• Performs effective on-the-job training for other team members and demonstrates positive leadership skills.
• Performs management responsibilities for managers, seniors, staff, and intern positions and provides prompt feedback to Director regarding staff performance. Complete staff evaluations after large or multiple engagements and on a periodic basis.
• Maintains the required CPE for Firm and licensing requirements
• May lead and/or participate in Firm recruiting activities.