Audit and Compliance Analyst

Job Title

Audit and Compliance Analyst

Job Description Summary

The Audit and Compliance Sr Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with internal and client policy requirements throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. This role involved conducting audits and analyzing and measuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through reviewing documentation, identifying areas of non-compliance, reporting findings, and implementing corrective action to mitigate risks.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support compliance and audit activities through investigation, recording and reporting against established benchmarks internally and with the client.

• Develop KPI tracking mechanisms and systems to monitor and report KPI performance against established benchmarks internally and with the client.

• Maintain and follow audit and KPI reporting calendar and routines.

• Prepare monthly compliance and audit reports and present findings to client via video conference and/or in-person to clients, project teams, and/or senior leadership.

• Support with any 3rd Party audit requests from client.

• Work with internal and external Business Intelligence teams to develop and maintain compliance and audit/KPI dashboards and reporting.

• Identifying, tracking, reporting, and implementing corrective action measures resulting from audit and compliance findings. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project management, procurement, and other stakeholders, to address financial and compliance-related challenges and needed corrective action measures.

• Provide guidance and training to project teams on financial management practices, KPI tracking, and audit and compliance requirements.

• Stay updated on changes with internal and client related changes to audit and KPI procedures and requirements and implement any changes needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, project management, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

• 3 years of experience in construction project management, finance, auditing, or a related field.

• Experience with construction project finances and documentation to include but not limited to Schedule of Values, project schedules, purchase orders, change orders, project bidding and project documentation and record keeping.

• Experience in defining and tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for project management and performance evaluation.

• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software, such as Excel, ERP systems, and business intelligence platforms.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in audit/KPI reporting and compliance documentation.

IMPORTANT EXPERIENCE

• 3 years of relevant work experience, or similar combination of education and experience

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to develop excellent client relations
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

 WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, C&W takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $72,250.00 - $85,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative​ Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without  regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Salary : $72,250 - $85,000