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Business Process Risk Experienced Associate

Grant Thornton LLP

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 8 days ago
  • $90,000–$108,675 Per Year

Highlights

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, NC
IndustryAccounting and Auditing Services
Salary$90,000–$108,675 Per Year
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1924

Description

As a Process Risk Experienced Associate, you will get the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients'' business needs by helping them understand their business risks and assist in addressing risk in both proactive and responsive contexts for the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.

From day one, you'll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

  • Review operational, financial, and technology processes to assess business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process
  • Assess the risks associated with Sarbanes Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting
  • Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services
  • Work closely with Grant Thornton managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues
  • Communicate (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence
  • Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
  • Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals
  • Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
  • Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
  • Minimum 1 year of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
  • Desire to pursue a CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience preferred
  • Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews
  • Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
  • Knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology
  • Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills
  • Can travel as needed

The base salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $108,675. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton''s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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

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

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

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

About Company

At Grant Thornton, our people are talented, intellectually curious and driven to make a difference. People who come to work here are empowered to contribute from their very first client engagement. They develop their skills working alongside our partners and through our formal leadership and technical training programs. In short, it is our ambition to build better business professionals faster than our competitors. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you, Grant Thornton is the place for you. Visit www.GrantThornton.jobs today.

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