Manager

CrossCountry Consulting

. Assist organizations in assessing IT risk management and control processes and developing or strengthening risk and compliance programs .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $174,450 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT risk management, compliance auditing, and internal control assessments, with a strong focus on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and risk mitigation strategies. Proven ability to lead project teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and develop comprehensive risk management documentation.

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IT Risk ManagementSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceInternal Control AssessmentsRisk AdvisoryProject Management

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentData AnalysisIT GovernanceCybersecurityCompliance AuditingControl TestingProcess DocumentationRisk Control MatrixCloud Risk ManagementThird-Party Risk Management

Soft Skills

Public SpeakingClient CommunicationTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

COSOPCAOBGovernanceHighly Regulated EnvironmentsBig 4 Accounting Firms

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist organizations in assessing IT risk management and control processes and developing or strengthening risk and compliance programs
Manage project work plans, staffing, deadlines, and budgets
Conduct Sarbanes-Oxley compliance audits and document IT control walkthroughs and testing procedures
Perform pre- and post-implementation procedures for new IT applications and infrastructure components
Execute control risk assessments and test IT controls to mitigate identified risks
Lead on-site observation and audit walkthrough meetings with business and IT application owners
Communicate audit findings to management and generate recommendations for improving clients’ IT controls environments
Serve as liaison between clients, project teams, and stakeholders while overseeing ongoing project operations
Develop and review project management documentation, including project charters, budget analyses, communication plans, and risk registers
Support internal projects involving sales/marketing, professional development and training, knowledge management, communications, recruiting, and organizational development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Business Management, Business Administration, Economics, Information Systems, or related field
6 years of experience in risk advisory involving internal audit, governance, risk, data analysis and compliance
6 years performing Risk and internal control assessments for clients within highly regulated environments
6 years implementing technology risk programs, including IT Governance, risk, compliance, cybersecurity, cloud, privacy, third-party risk management, data, and resiliency
6 years evaluating, designing, and testing internal controls to identify and mitigate risk
6 years overseeing teams and communicating autonomously with clients
6 years of public speaking and presentation experience
5 years managing walkthroughs to document client processes, including narratives, flow charts, and risk control matrixes
2 years of experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), COSO, and PCAOB framework and compliance
1 year of experience with one of the “Big 4” accounting firms performing and managing internal key controls assessments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) with company matching
Generous parental and maternity leave policies
Technology stipends
Wellness reimbursement programs