Senior Manager - Risk Advisory
2 days ago
Burbank
Job Description It’s more than just numbers. Miller Kaplan is a different kind of CPA firm; we believe in building a legacy—yours. We want to give our clients the very best, and we understand that begins with helping our employees be their best through professional mentorship, life-work integration, and a sense of community. That starts with you! Job Summary: The Senior Manager in the Risk Advisory department is responsible for leading multiple engagements, ensuring the delivery of high quality project deliverables and exceptional client service. The Senior Manager in Risk Advisory is also responsible for developing business with new and existing clients of the firm through the identification of prospective clients, introduction of new Risk Advisory services to existing clients, and collaborating to highlight opportunities to cross-serve existing clients across Miller Kaplan service lines. The Senior Manager in Risk Advisory will support recruiting and hiring efforts at the university and experienced levels, representing Miller Kaplan at campus events and professional organization meetings and conferences. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervises the day-to-day workload of members of the Risk Advisory services team on assigned engagements and reviews work deliverables., • Ensures performance of all Risk Advisory team members on trained competencies., • Evaluates the performance of Risk Advisory team members on an annual basis., • Delivers regular performance feedback to Risk Advisory team members on engagement performance and overall performance against competencies., • Acts as a Career Advisor to assigned Risk Advisory professionals., • May act as a mentor to Risk Advisory professionals or other Miller Kaplan team members on an informal basis.Duties/Responsibilities:, • Acts as a high-level contact for all clients regarding all questions and information, including project status, challenges and issues identified, budget and billing status, and requests for additional services., • Support and lead, as needed, Risk Advisory engagements from initiation to completion including project planning and budgeting, scheduling of resources, conducting fieldwork and preparing test workpapers, evaluating issues and providing value-added recommendations, and reporting on the results of work to stakeholders., • Works closely with the Engagement Partner to ensure effective communication, client satisfaction, and overall quality of deliverables and risk management of engagement., • Ensures that the project team appropriately analyzes client’s processes, risks, and controls., • Ensures that project team delivers exceptional client service and develops strong working relationships that support a collaborative approach to project execution., • Reviews, approves, and seeks the approval of Engagement Partner for engagement budgets and identifies opportunities to enhance engagement effectiveness and profitability., • Works directly with the Partner to develop draft proposals and presents to prospective client personnel using a collaborative team approach., • Support training and professional development efforts for Risk Advisory team members, including identifying learning and development needs, aligning needs with available training opportunities, and developing and delivering training material, when possible and appropriate., • Acts with a positive attitude in all professional settings, fostering a culture of psychological safety, growth, and proactive problem-solving., • Travel (up to 30%) to client site as needed., • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, or Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or other related field., • Eight (8) or more years of experience within a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, operational audits, compliance, enterprise risk management (including risk assessments), or management consulting., • Prior supervisory experience managing multiple concurrent engagement teams of multiple professionals each, required., • Prior experience planning internal audits, developing audit programs, conducting fieldwork, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports, required., • Prior experience performing risk assessments, process reviews, systems reviews, and reviews of business process and information technology (IT) processes, required., • Prior experience implementing Sarbanes-Oxley programs, performing walkthroughs, documenting internal controls in process narrative and flowchart form, designing and testing internal controls over financial reporting, assessing and evaluating control deficiencies, required., • Prior experience recruiting and interviewing university-level and experienced hire candidates, required., • Prior experience establishing project budgets, monitoring project economics, reporting on budget vs. actual performance, and invoicing clients on a timely basis, required., • Prior business development experience, drafting and presenting proposals, required., • Prior experience presenting to Audit Committees and Board of Directors, required., • Prior experience performing audits or internal audits within a public accounting environment, (including risk advisory, third-party attestation, financial statement audit) highly preferred., • Prior audit or accounting work experience (Audit, Tax, and Bookkeeping).Required Skills/Abilities:, • Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines., • Able to work independently and as part of a team., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Excellent organizational and time management skills., • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software., • Strong problem solving and analytical skills., • Strong professional service ethic, client focused, and results driven.Physical Requirements:, • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time., • Travel (up to 30%) to client site as needed. Benefits LIFE: • Competitive Salary: We value your dedication and hard work. We offer a competitive salary of $190,000 - $200,000 per year for this role., • Generous Paid Time Off: Start with 20 days and watch it grow, plus 2 extra days annually for managers., • Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical options include HMO, PPO, HDHP, with fully covered dental and vision for you., • Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts: Manage healthcare expenses conveniently with a benefits debit card., • Hybrid & Remote Flexibility: Work-life balance matters! Enjoy flexibility based on your role., • Insurance Benefits: Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and long-term disability coverage., • Dependent Care and Pet Insurance: Covering loved ones, furry or not, with flexible spending accounts and pet insurance., • Bereavement Paid Time Off: Time to grieve and heal without work worries., • Social Events: Networking and unwinding at virtual and in-office firm social events., • Community Involvement: Volunteering events that give you and your team a chance to give back and grow stronger together., • Referral Bonuses: Earn rewards for growing our team and client base., • Commuter Benefits: Funds for transit and parking to ease your daily commute., • Retirement Plans: Tailored 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan for your financial future., • Support for Professional Certifications: Assistance on your journey to CPA or CFE, including study materials, exam reimbursements, and bonuses. Miller Kaplan does not accept unsolicited candidates, resumes, or referrals from staffing agencies or third parties unless there is a signed agreement in place. Any submissions to any employee or owner of Miller Kaplan without a pre-existing agreement will be considered Miller Kaplan’s property and not subject to fees. For existing agreements, a role must be approved by the People & Culture department in writing and open to external search; otherwise, submittals and referrals will be considered Miller Kaplan property and not subject to fees. For inquiries regarding referrals or contracts, please contact . Miller Kaplan is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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