Clark Schaefer Hackett

Risk & Controls Senior Consultant

Clark Schaefer Consulting a division of Clark Schaefer Hackett

At Clark Schaefer Consulting, a division of Clark Schaefer Hackett, we pride ourselves on delivering impeccable accounting, operational, control, and technology services to our high-profile clientele, comprised of public and private entities. We are acknowledged for our unwavering commitment to excellence, marked by a proven track record as trusted advisors effectuating transformative results.

Guided by our cornerstone values of integrity, quality, respect, and innovation, we provide consistent and superior service to our clients while also nurturing these values within our team. This role allows the flexibility of remote working, primarily serving clients across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, with potential engagement on a national scale. While occasional travel might be required, it is more an exception than a norm.

If you seek an enriching experience that values diversity, encourages personal growth, and welcomes you to an esteemed community, look no further. We invite skilled professionals to join our Risk & Controls team and help us further our exceptional work providing SOC attestation, SOX, internal audit, compliance and operational advisory services.

Responsibilities:

• Engage with diverse organizations of varying sizes across multiple industries.
• Plan and perform operational and compliance engagements such as (SOC 1 & 2 examinations, SOX, internal audit, etc.).
• Document business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and mitigating controls.
• Develop risk and control matrices and assist in the designing of test plans.
• Identify control gaps and test the design and operational effectiveness of existing controls.
• Formulate clear and concise conclusions on internal controls, business processes and efficiency opportunities.
• Prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations, including reviewing findings and recommendations with appropriate client personnel. 
• Provide oversight and training to consultants and/or interns assigned to engagements.
• Commit to continual professional development and continuous growth, keeping abreast of regulations, industry, and information technology changes.
• Participate in the research and development of new emerging risk engagements.

Competencies:

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a knack for thinking on your feet.
• Strong communication skills, with an ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Team player, able to work collaboratively with diverse team members and clients.
• Adaptable and flexible in the face of changing client needs or new information.
• Self-driven in a remote working environment.

Education / Work Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college/university, strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing internal audit, consulting or risk services required. 
• Demonstrable knowledge of internal control frameworks, professional standards and regulations. 

Highly Desirable Certifications:

• CPA, CIA and/or CISA, or strong desire to obtain one of these certifications

Travel:

• Minimal, if any.

Why Us?

The Clark Schaefer Hackett community includes trusted advisors with Clark Schaefer Hackett, Clark Schaefer Consulting, Strategic HR, and Clark Schaefer Executive Search. This elite community leverages strategic skills, financial and operational leadership, proven acumen, and technological advances to successfully provide customized solutions for every client and every engagement, and we apply this approach to our associates.

Clark Schaefer Hackett is committed to providing equal opportunity to all classes protected by federal, state, and local law. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Equal employment opportunity includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, and termination.

Our employment objective is to select associates who meet high standards of personality, character, and occupational qualifications, who can carry on our work competently, have capacity for growth and will become a vital part of our organization.

To learn more about joining the Clark Schaefer Hackett community - please visit www.cshco.com, www.linkedin.com/company/clark-schaefer-hackett/jobs, or send your resume and salary expectations to our Sr. Talent Consultant Eric Simmons at essimmons@cshco.com and we look forward to meeting you soon!