PricewaterhouseCoopers

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Assurance

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls.

In digital assurance at PwC, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients' digital environment, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and their associated governance, to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their technology while complying with relevant regulations.

Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
• Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
• Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
• Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
• Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
• Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
• Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
• Model and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Digital Assurance and Transparency team you are expected to provide services related to controls around financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes. As a Senior Manager you are expected to lead large projects, innovate processes, and maintain operational excellence while interacting with clients at a senior level to drive project success. You are also responsible for managing financial reporting and information technology risks, processes, and controls, and leading IT-related controls assurance or controls readiness projects.

Responsibilities

• Providing services related to controls around financial reporting and compliance
• Leading large projects and driving process innovation
• Maintaining operational excellence in project delivery
• Managing financial reporting and IT risks, processes, and controls
• Leading IT-related controls assurance or readiness projects
• Engaging with clients at a senior level to confirm project success
• Delivering thorough risk management solutions

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Accounting & Technology, Finance, Economics and Finance, Economics and Finance & Technology, Management Information Systems, Management Information Systems & Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Computer and Information Science, Computer and Information Science & Accounting, Mathematics, Economics
• 7 years of IT controls auditing, consulting and/or implementing IT solutions
• CPA or CISA

What Sets You Apart

• Managing financial reporting and IT risks
• Proficiency in current and emerging technologies
• Knowledge of COSO, CoBIT, ITIL frameworks
• Leading IT controls assurance projects
• Developing tailored solutions for clients
• Coaching staff in controls and security assessments
• Building productive client relationships
• Project management in IT audit projects
• Creating a positive and motivating environment

Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $105,400 - $325,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance