Internal Controls Experienced Associate

Internal Controls Experienced Associate

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices located in the fastest growing cities in the US are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities.

As an Internal Controls Experienced Associate at Elliott Davis, you will be part of a dynamic and expanding team that helps clients enhance their internal control environments, comply with regulatory requirements, and improve operational efficiency. You will work across industries to assess risk, evaluate control design and effectiveness, and support clients in achieving sustainable compliance. You will be a champion for the Internal Controls program, work collaboratively to build a strong team, and deliver extraordinary client service.

Key Responsibilities :

• Execute internal control assessments, including SOX readiness and compliance engagements.
• Conduct walkthroughs and testing of business process and IT controls.
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; identify gaps and recommend remediation.
• Prepare high-quality workpapers and client deliverables in accordance with firm methodology.
• Collaborate with audit and advisory teams to integrate internal control insights into broader engagements.
• Support clients in remediation efforts and implementation of control improvements.
• Contribute to the development of internal methodologies, templates, and best practices as the program scales.
• Proficient in writing, grammar, and editing skills.
• Familiarity with risk and controls assessments and controls testing project lifecycles.
• Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices related to internal controls and risk management.

Qualifications :

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Why You Should Join Us :

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater. That's right all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being : generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's flexible work schedules 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible) first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling one-on-one professional coaching Leadership and career development programs access to Beyond : a one-of-a-kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

Physical Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is : Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive / Mental Requirements :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to : Use written and oral communication skills. Read and interpret data, information, and documents. Observe and interpret situations. Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.