Senior Associate, Process Risk and Controls Consulting

Location: San Francisco, United States

Salary: $77,700–$146,900 per year, plus discretionary performance-based bonus

Company

Professional services firm serving middle-market organizations with risk, controls, internal audit, and governance consulting.

What you will do

• Support clients in identifying, assessing, and prioritizing organizational risks.
• Participate in risk assessment interviews and prepare risk assessments, testing plans, work programs, narratives, flowcharts, and process documentation.
• Test internal controls, evaluate operating effectiveness, identify process risks, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare client deliverables, status reports, and engagement report drafts while managing budgets and project updates.
• Build client relationships and support multiple engagements across different business processes.
• Review associate work, provide coaching and feedback, and support recruiting and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or a related business discipline.
• At least 2 years of experience in audit, internal audit, or related internal control roles.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and collaborate in both in-person and remote environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and testing.
• Experience supporting internal audit activities and risk-focused engagements.
• Exposure to data analytics tools and technologies.
• Proficiency with professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation tools.
• Progress toward or eligibility to pursue a CPA, CIA, or similar professional certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment with mentorship, career development, and client exposure.
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance while serving clients.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Performance-based discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodations during the recruiting process.