Manager - Risk Advisory (RCSA Focused)

Company: Cross Country Consulting
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

From the beginning, our goal was to establish an advisory firm that stands apart from the rest - one that is grounded in our Core Values and dedicated to creating a positive experience not just for our clients, but for our people too. We firmly believe in the strength of collaboration, enthusiasm, generosity, and perseverance as the driving forces behind our success. With advisory solutions spanning accounting and risk, technology-enabled transformation, and transactions, we partner with our clients to solve today's challenges and deliver present and future value.Our commitment to our people has earned us numerous awards including Inc5000's Fastest Growing Companies and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work. Explore what our employees have to say about our unique culture by clicking here.By joining our rapidly growing Risk Advisory practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You'll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond the scope of client delivery.In this role, you will drive positive impacts through the design, build, execution of risk and control programs. You will be an integral part of our team: driving the growth of our client base, leading client engagements, and continuously improving our capabilities. We are looking for self-starters who enjoy learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies, excel at team leadership and mentorship, and are eager to help our clients strategically solve complex risk challenges.What You'll Do:

• Support Risk Advisory practice, leveraging expertise in risk & control programs and RCSAs to expand our client base and team.
• Assist in the oversight of accounts and client relationships across various industries, including financial services and emerging growth companies.
• Provide hands-on project leadership and apply specialized risk & control knowledge across a range of engagements spanning risk assessments, frameworks, RCSAs, testing methodologies, testing execution and reporting.
• Conduct research and analysis, leveraging data to derive valuable insights and actionable recommendations for clients.
• Drive development of solutions and deliverables, combining technical depth with management consulting skills to influence and deliver results to business executives and technical professionals.
• Serve as a coach and mentor to team members, fostering their professional growth and development.What You'll Bring:
  • 5+ years prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm).
  • Knowledge of comprehensive risk management programs including governance, policy, processes, and controls.
  • Deep understanding of audit, risk and operational risk management concepts.
  • Proven ability to lead RCSA, audit, or other risk & control programs.
  • Expertise in evaluating business processes, assessing control effectiveness, and documenting findings.
  • Strong experience in developing and maintaining key performance (KPIs) and risk indicators (KRIs).
  • Experience mentoring and developing junior team members and helping project teams resolve multifaceted issues.
  • Strong skills both in written and verbal communication with the ability to interact effectively with client stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated desire for continued learning about new and emerging technologies and staying current with trends in technology and operational risk management.Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
    • Professional certifications in risk management fields (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP).
    • Willingness to travel domestically up to 20%-30% (varies by client).
    • Availability to work on client site or in office 3 days a week, with 2 days remote (hybrid environment).For applicants located in Illinois, CrossCountry Consulting is required to include an estimate of the compensation range for this role. The following range takes into account a wide range of factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, licenses, certifications, business needs, and internal equity. An estimate of the current range is $95,000 - $200,000 per year + annual bonus + additional benefits.Benefits SummaryThe CrossCountry total rewards package includes comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; and a 401(k) with company matching. Additionally, employees can take advantage of generous parental and maternity leave policies, technology stipends, and wellness reimbursement programs, all designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. For detailed information about benefits at CrossCountry, please visit our dedicated benefits site.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)CrossCountry provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and believes that respect and fair treatment are critical to creating a productive, diverse, and inclusive workplace.As an equal opportunity employer, CrossCountry is fully committed to comply with all federal, state, and local laws and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy also complies with pay transparency and labor laws and applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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