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Associate Director - Risk & Compliance (Internal Audit & SOX)

McLean, USAHybridPosted 4 weeks ago

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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Hybrid
Level
Director
Department
Finance and Accounting
Experience
10+ years experience
Posted
Sep 3, 2026

About the role

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee projects with multiple workstreams, including Internal Audit Outsourcing/Co-sourcing. Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (SOX), and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).
  • Develop a corresponding scope and approach that maximizes, leverages digital tools and data driven techniques.
  • Play an active role in attracting, interviewing, hiring, and retaining top talent.
  • Drive the strategic direction of the practice by actively monitoring industry trends, identifying emerging opportunities, and creating new services and solutions that meet market needs.
  • Assist in generating new and add-on business opportunities, developing delivery methodologies, and introducing new service offerings.
  • Provide excellent client service and develop and nurture client relationships, serving as a liaison between clients and project teams, understanding their business needs, and delivering responsive and high-quality service.
  • Contribute to developing and implementing firm-approved, AI-enabled solutions for clients, in accordance with company policies on data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards.
  • Stay informed about emerging AI tools and techniques and collaborate with firm leadership to identify compliant opportunities to enhance client solutions and internal processes.
  • Mentor team members by coaching colleagues, providing regular ongoing feedback and annual performance reviews, and helping project teams resolve multi-faceted issues.

What You'll Bring:

  • 10+ years of professional services experience leading complex engagements at a Big Four accounting firm, leading consulting firm, or commensurate experience in the retail, manufacturing, telecommunications sector (non-financial services).
  • Expertise working with business process, financial, and operational risks and internal controls.
  • Comfort with AI: Demonstrated ability to responsibly explore and adopt firm-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation.
  • Continuous Learning Mindset: Openness to learning and applying emerging technologies including AI and automation in alignment with firm policies and client standards.
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.
  • Consistent success in building and developing strong client relationships.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CIA, CPA, or CFE certification preferred