As the Audit Quality Process & Control Program Manager Associate Director, you’ll support initiatives to enhance audit quality and strengthen internal controls across the firm’s system of quality management all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.

You’ll collaborate with risk, process, and control owners from across the firm and within operational support teams to identify and implement best practices, implement new standards and remediate issues, ensuring robust internal controls and audit processes because together is how we succeed.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by advanced audit tools, continuous training programs, and a supportive team environment to drive audit excellence and help you achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Lead and manage subprojects focused on the implementation of QC 1000 and SQMS.

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.

• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to senior management.

• Coordinate with various groups to ensure projects align with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

• Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including audit teams, management, and external partners.

• Develop and execute change management plans to support the implementation and related affected processes.

• Conduct change impact assessments and readiness assessments to evaluate the effects of changes on the organization.

• Facilitate training and communication plans to ensure stakeholders are informed and prepared for changes.

• Act as a change champion, advocating for and supporting the change throughout the organization.

• Ensure resource availability and allocation.

• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.

• Analyze processes to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions.

• Project planning and management associated with remediation efforts resulting from findings and root cause.

• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.

• Establish processes to review and approve changes.

• Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required; advanced degree is a plus

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience required in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.

• Industry recognized professional certification required, project management professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred. (manager & above require certification)

• Proven experience in project management, preferably within an audit or compliance environment.

• Strong understanding of audit standards and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Can travel as needed. Expect 10-20%

The base salary range for this position in the firm’s San Diego office is between $144k - 216k.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

• Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

• Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

  Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

  Additional Details:

  It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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  For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.