JOB REQUISITION

Chicago Fraud Risk Management & Forensic Accounting- Manager

LOCATION

CHICAGO

ADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)

JOB DESCRIPTION

You Belong Here

The Protiviti Career provides opportunity to learn, inspire, and advance within a collaborative and inclusive culture. We hire curious individuals for whom learning is a passion. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver. At every level, we champion leaders who live our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation, and commitment to success . Imagining our work as a journey, we believe integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver on our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.

Where We Need You:

Protiviti is looking for a Fraud Risk Management / Forensic Accounting Manager to join our growing Internal Audit & Financial Advisory team. This role will play a crucial role in expanding the fraud risk management practice and leading new and existing client engagements.

What You Can Expect: 

As a M anager , you’ll partner with our clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions.  You’ll develop lasting relationships with client personnel and further these relationships through quality product delivery.  You’ll foster a network within the business community and serve as an ambassador of Protiviti in the market.   You will also be a mentor, trainer, and coach to Consultants and Senior Consultants as you facilitate the successful completion of project work plans.

What Will Help You Be Successful: 

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding of fraud risk management and forensic accounting methodologies and techniques, including fraud investigation, financial statement analysis, litigation support, anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance assessments and audits , and fraud risk assessments .

• Project Management: Lead and oversee fraud risk management and forensic accounting engagements, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Report Writing: Ability to articulate observations in a concise and clear manner.

• Client Management: Manage and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional services.

• Business Development: Actively seek out and develop new business opportunities within the fraud risk management and forensic accounting space.

• Team Leadership: Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff members, fostering their professional development and growth.

• Training and Development: Deliver training programs and workshops to both internal and external stakeholders on fraud risk management and forensic accounting topics.

• Thought Leadership: Contribute to the firm's thought leadership initiatives through publications, presentations, and industry engagements.

  Do Your Talents Include the Following?

• Demonstrated experience with:

• Audit methodologies and developing important internal audit deliverables, including process flows, work programs, audit reports, and control summaries.

• Risk and control programs .

• Business processes such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Revenue with knowledge of accounting operations and/or financial frameworks.

• Commonly used International Professional Practices Framework, including COSO and PCAOB.

• Sarbanes-Oxley Act provisions and methodologies for achieving compliance.

• The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA’s) code of ethics and compliance requirements.

• E valuat ing , summariz ing , organiz ing , and interpret ing data.

• Establishing and cultivating business relationships and a professional network , including with senior executives . 

• Ability to translate and communicate risk topics and audit issues to client personnel, including executives. 

• Leadership and direct supervisory experience of teams including conducting performance appraisals, mentoring and coaching, oversight and review of work, coordination across teams, and understanding how to motivate.  

  Your Educational and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required .

• 5+ years of experience in forensic accounting, with a proven track record of success in anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance assessments and audits, fraud investigations, and fraud risk assessments.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

• Proven ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with financial statement analysis, fraud investigation, litigation support, anti-bribery and corruption compliance assessments and audits, and fraud risk assessments.

• Experience with delivering training programs and workshops.

• Knowledge of trade compliance is a plus.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Secondary emphasis on Visio and Access.

• Professional Certification such as CPA , CFE or similar preferred.

  Our Hybrid Workplace

  Protiviti practices a hybrid model, which is a combination of working in person with a purpose and working remotely. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. The ratio of remote to in-person requirements varies by client, project, team, and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments.

Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.

#LI-Hybrid

Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.

$100,000.00 - $160,000.00

Our annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.

12%

The total cash range is estimated from the sum of the base salary range plus the bonus target opportunity. Below is the estimated total cash range for this job.

$112,000.00 - $179,200.00

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year. Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/2024-benefit-highlights.pdf .

Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.

Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.

In your email please include the following:

• The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.

• The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.

For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.

Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.

JOB LOCATION

IL PRO CHICAGO

Protiviti (www.protiviti.com (https://www.protiviti.com/us-en) ) is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration to help leaders confidently face the future. Protiviti and our independent and locally owned Member Firms provide clients with consulting and managed solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, digital, legal, HR, governance, risk and internal audit through our network of more than 85 offices in over 25 countries.

Named to the 2023 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (https://fortune.com/company/protiviti/best-companies/) list, Protiviti has served more than 80 percent of Fortune 100 and nearly 80 percent of Fortune 500 companies. The firm also works with smaller, growing companies, including those looking to go public, as well as with government agencies. Protiviti is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robert Half (NYSE: RHI (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en) ). Founded in 1948, Robert Half is a member of the S&P 500 index.

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