Governance, Risk, and Compliance Senior Manager - Public Sector with State Government and Higher Ed. Focus
Hybrid · Austin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Senior Manager for Governance, Risk and Compliance in the Public Sector leading engagements for state government, public healthcare, and higher education clients in the Austin, TX area. The role focuses on leading all phases of internal audit, risk assessments, compliance programs, and value-driven audits, with emphasis on building client relationships, business development, and staff development. The candidate will work with executive management and audit committees to communicate findings, support training and mentoring of staff, and help expand Weaver’s Public Sector practice nationally. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, CPA or CIA or equivalent certification, and 8+ years in internal audit, compliance or consulting with government entities; deep knowledge of governmental environments, COSO, IIA standards, and GAGAS; strong writing, communication, project management, and leadership capabilities. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience supervising and developing staff, plus demonstrated ability to attract new clients and deliver executive-level briefings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field
- CPA, CIA or other relevant certification
- 8+ years serving in a client service role, organizational experience in internal audit or compliance, or consulting experience
- Extensive internal audit or consulting experience with a variety of industries and types of audits for government agencies and entities
- Advanced understanding of governmental business environments at the state, public healthcare, and/or higher education levels and the associated compliance and risk requirements
- Advanced understanding of compliance, internal audit, risk, COSO internal control framework, IIA Global Audit standards, and GAGAS yellow-book related requirements
- Advanced ability to perform government related research and interpret statutes and regulations for federal, state, and local entities
- Advanced professional writing skills and executive presence and communication ability to the Executive and Board level
- Strong project management, independent thinking, and decision-making skills
- Strong relationship management and practice development skills
- Experience in managing, mentoring and developing staff
- Experience with development and training of staff on technical and non-technical matters
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration or a related field is preferred
- Experience supervising 2 to 5 or more individuals and proven ability to manage and develop staff
- Strong experience with building and providing presentations and briefings to senior management and boards
- Ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients
- Involvement in professional organizations such as IIA, AHIA, AGA, ALGA, AICPA
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