Sr. Staff Consultant

Job Summary

The Senior Staff Consultant in Risk Advisory Services offers internal audit, internal controls, compliance and risk management consulting with a pivotal role in assisting the Senior Consultant in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks within client organizations. The position works closely with the Senior Consultant to understand the client’s unique business environments, operational processes, and regulatory requirements, offering tailored solutions to enhance client risk management practices. This position requires a strong understanding of risk management principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate concepts effectively.

Job Description

• Handles basic tasks and projects within discipline/ function
• Performs risk assessments, develops work plans and project approaches, develops project budgets while ensuring quality objectives are met, and teams collaborate to support day-to-day execution of developed work plans
• Performs assessments of business process and IT general controls
• Utilizes communication and negotiation skills, effectively communicating ideas and issues with teams and clients
• Recognizes complex technical issues, evaluates facts efficiently, and uses strategic decision-making skills to assist management in solving problems
• Demonstrates advanced technical knowledge effectively through written and verbal communication
• Follows and adheres to regulations and professional ethics of state bodies appropriate to discipline, including the IIA, ISACA, GAO, AICPA, and others
• Assists management in planning and managing engagement activity and follows through to achieve results
• Recognizes needs and issues pertinent to client activity and demonstrates ownership of engagement’s day-to-day tasks and activities
• Appropriately manages risk and ensures quality control procedures are being executed
• Builds client relationships and maintains quality working relationship
• Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Remains flexible to client requests and requirements
• Seeks new ideas and better ways of accomplishing job and company goal
• Understands basic risk management principles such as risk, control design and operating effectiveness
• Able to identify process inefficiencies and recommend streamlining opportunities
• Proficient in excel to perform data analytics on various datasets
• Leverages problem-solving skills to interpret and analyze data to draw actionable insights
• Performs other responsibilities and duties as assigned
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Work environment

• Work is conducted in a professional office environment with minimal distractions
  
  

Physical demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and performing work in front of a computer screen for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time
  
  

Travel Required

• Travel may be frequent and unpredictable, depending on client’s needs
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• 2 – 3 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology, computer sciences or equivalent education and experience
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• CPA licensure or equivalent and relevant certification or working toward such licensure or relevant certification
• Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement
• Internal audit, internal controls, compliance or risk management or other equivalent education or experience in a similar professional public, private or nonprofit sector services environment
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the colleague for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For job postings in our Mid-Atlantic Region, we are required by law to include a good faith salary range for every job, promotion, and transfer opportunity in accordance with the Maryland Transparency law. This range considers many factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s knowledge, job specific skills, experience, licensure, and certifications. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $75,000-$86,625.

Who We Are

READY TO DELIVER

We take pride in our ability to combine local knowledge with national, regional, and international skills to provide you and your organization with the best resources possible. We harness the power of our network to empower you to achieve your goals, and to ensure we meet or exceed your expectations and objectives. UHY professionals get to know your business inside and out, and work with a solid understanding of what you need to succeed. Our dedication to delivering top-quality client service guides our every move.

A LEGACY OF COMMITMENT, GROWTH AND SERVICE

We know what we’re doing. We have deep roots in spotting and nurturing growth opportunities that goes back decades. Today, we are a global provider of exceptional service and part of one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting networks in the world. We’re dedicated to serving clients ranging from the dynamic middle-market to Fortune 500 companies. We believe that having a strong entrepreneurial mindset is key to growth, and we bring that mindset to every client experience.

AN ALTERNATIVE PRACTICE STRUCTURE TO BETTER SERVE YOU

A licensed CPA firm, UHY LLP offers audit and other attest services to public and private companies. UHY Advisors provides tax and consulting services, to a variety of business sectors.

What We Offer

POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where teamwork is valued.

Attrative Compensation Packages

Our compensation is competitive and tailored to reflect the role, qualifications, and expertise of each individual.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE

Access comprehensive benefits including group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and generous paid time off (PTO) allowances.