Full-time or part-time: Full-time

Job title: Director – Controls Advisory for Multiple Openings

Job Location: 171 N. Clark Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601

Job Description:

Plan, direct, and complete business process control reviews and special projects across the 2nd and 3rd lines of defense, including privacy operations, privacy assurance, SOX compliance and internal audit. Review business processes across multiple risk domains to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process. Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and make recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, cost reduction, fraud prevention, internal control, and compliance. Prepare operational or risk reports for management analysis. Understand and manage firm risk on audits and proposals. Manage business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and other thought leadership material. Oversee day-to-day practice and client administrative matters, such as billing, performance reviews, client acceptance, and engagement letter preparation. Work with the National Business Risk Services (BRS) practice teams in terms of practice directions and leadership. Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management. Communicate (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence. Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality. Strategize practice enhancements and implement and manage change. Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients. Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers and provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter. Utilize established network of business relationships within industry groups to generate new sales. Work closely with partners and staff and play a key role in client management, practice development, and business development. Develop and maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and perform services. Coach, mentor, and develop team members, to help foster team members’ professional growth and develop top performers. Recruit staff members. Work closely with partners and other team members to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues. Supervise 3-6 subordinate employees per engagement in the roles of Manager, Senior Associate, and Associate.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or related field, or the foreign degree equivalent, plus 10 years of progressively more responsible relevant experience as a Senior Internal Audit Manager, Financial Manager, Internal Auditor, or an alternate related acceptable occupation. Work or academic experience must have included: (1) Managing multiple senior level clients through financial advisory services at an international level; (2) Internal audit experience in the banking sector with a global banking organization; (3) Conducting internal audit risk assessments to inform the development of an audit universe and annual audit plan, and tabling the internal audit risk assessment and internal audit plan for review and approval by the Audit Committee and other governance committees; (4) Overseeing the execution of high-quality internal audit engagements in alignment with approved annual audit plans and communicating audit results to the Audit Committee and other governance committees; (5) Managing an internal audit team and ensuring it was appropriately staffed with the right level of skills and experience and monitoring performance of the team against preset performance indicators; (6) Performing independent reviews of risk management maturity for financial and non-financial risk types, including the development of risk management maturity models, and communicating results or risk management maturity assessments to the Audit Committee and other governance bodies; (7) Performing agreed-upon-procedure type reviews based on requests received from Banking Regulators and reporting results thereof. Certificate as a Chartered Accountant or CPA, and Certificate as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required. 15% – 20% travel to various unanticipated client locations throughout the U.S. as needed by the business. May work remotely.

Compensation for position: $219,752 – $230,000/year

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.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

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 flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

• 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.

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.

  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.