Business Process Risk Associate

Grant Thornton (US)

. Review operational, financial, and technology processes to assess business risk, internal control, and process effectiveness and efficiency .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in assessing business risks, internal controls, and process effectiveness, with a strong focus on Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and financial reporting. Proven ability to manage client relationships and execute multiple engagements in a consulting environment.

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Sarbanes-Oxley ComplianceFinancial AuditsOperational AuditsClient Relationship ManagementProject Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBusiness Process Control ReviewsAudit-Preparation SoftwareRisk AssessmentInternal Control Evaluation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Client ServiceAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACISACISSPCIACISM

Industry Keywords

Consulting PracticeCross-Industry ClientsFirm Risk ManagementUtilization TargetsClient Confidentiality

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review operational, financial, and technology processes to assess business risk, internal control, and process effectiveness and efficiency
Assess risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal controls over financial reporting
Maintain relationships with clients and gather information from client management and staff
Work with Grant Thornton managers and partners to identify and resolve client problems or issues
Communicate verbally and in writing with clients and internal organizational levels
Adhere to professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required
Minimum 1 year of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
Desire to pursue a CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification
Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience preferred
Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews
Ability to execute multiple engagements and complete priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
Knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology
Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options
Hybrid work model with flexibility to work at a GT office or client site
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Diversity, equity, and inclusion support
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities