Job Title: Engagement Consultation Manager
Job Responsibilities:
As a Manager in the Engagement Consultation team within the department of Risk, Compliance, and Governance, your role will be pivotal in navigating the complexities of regulatory compliance, particularly focusing on auditor independence rules and their impact on the professional services landscape. Your consultative role will involve assisting engagement teams in delivering services to clients while ensuring compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating closely with Partners, Principals, Managing Directors, and Senior Managers within both the department and service lines of the company.
- Interacting with leadership, such as Lead Client Service Partners and Professional Practice Directors, to provide guidance on various engagement-related independence matters.
- Analyzing services and relationships with clients, both within and outside the ., in light of independence requirements.
- Addressing matters arising from client mergers, acquisitions, or IPOs.
- Reviewing client corporate or investment structures, investment interests, and the terms of an investment to identify affiliates as defined in independence rules.
- Conducting research and analysis, drafting conclusions and communications, and strategizing on next steps in coordination with senior team members.
- Developing an in-depth understanding of AICPA, SEC, and PCAOB independence rules and the company’s US Firms Independence policies.
- Interpreting and implementing regulations relating to permissible non-attest services and advising client-facing teams accordingly.
- Participating in policy setting by performing research and drafting communications to increase awareness and understanding of current and new independence rules.
- Creating and revising training courses and materials to address rule changes and new interpretations.
- Working on special projects independently and collaboratively, involving senior members as necessary.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in accounting, finance, business, compliance, or legal fields.
- 5 to 8+ years of related experience is necessary, ideally in a professional services role and environment.
- Proficiency in standard office-productivity tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Teams is required.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
- Ability to travel 0-10%, based on the work, clients, and industries/sectors served.
Preferred qualifications include:
- An understanding of Independence requirements for professional auditing firms.
- Experience in regulatory compliance and/or analysis and interpretation of rules, regulations, and standards.
- Experience in public accounting.
- Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP standards.
- . CPA and/or an advanced degree in related areas such as finance, accounting, business, or law.
Salary Information:
The wage range for this role considers various factors including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range is $114,600-$191,000. It is noted that it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. There may also be eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to rules governing the program, which depends on various factors including individual and organizational performance.
