About the Company
At StonePeake, Inc., we believe people are the greatest asset for organizational success, so we’re dedicated to taking a personal and comprehensive approach to developing people who work and the companies they support. We assist individuals in realizing their career potential through coaching and helping them express their skills and talents. We also partner with businesses to help them realize their strategic objectives and optimize their business by assessing and transforming their vision, strategy, infrastructure, communication, and culture. We then pair the healthiest organizations and the best qualified candidates for employment and/or augment business capabilities with specialized experts.
StonePeake has two departments: the Professional Consulting Group and Business Solutions Group.
StonePeake’s Business Solutions Group exists to provide elevated, tailored support to organizations and to maximize managers’ efforts and reimagine streamlined business processes. We provide business development, administrative and program management, Human Resources (HR) support, and communication services to federal, state, and local government organizations.
Job Overview
StonePeake’s Business Solutions Group is recruiting for a Internal Control & Risk Manager. We invite all qualified candidates to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter. Your resume should highlight your relevant experience and accomplishments, while your cover letter gives you the opportunity to tell us why you’re interested in this role. how your skills align with our mission, and to address the qualifications below. You may also choose to provide your salary requirements in your cover letter. Any References should be individuals who can speak to your professional abilities and work ethic. Providing all requested materials helps us give your application full consideration.
Please note:
- This position is contingent upon the award of a contract. Employment is dependent on the successful securing of the contract.
- Compensation Varies depending on Candidate Qualifications.
- Schedule: In-Person, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, with limited-to-no option for minimal telework.
- The position may handle confidential information and may be subject to a background investigation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) manager focused on assessing, designing, establishing, and testing a control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication sharing and management, and risk monitoring. This role serves as a subject matter expert and program owner for designing, implementing, operating, and monitoring an effective internal control system.
- Develop and execute a robust, risk-based monitoring and testing plan to evaluate the operating effectiveness of internal controls.
- Identify, document, and report control deficiencies, weaknesses, and gaps; track management’s corrective action plans (CAPs) for deficiencies through to remediation; and validate the effectiveness of remediated controls.
- Facilitate the design, documentation, and establishment of effective internal control activities (preventive, detective, automated, manual, etc.) to mitigate identified risks. Facilitate governance processes related to risk and control oversight.
- Ensure the control environment safeguards assets, ensures data integrity, promotes operational efficiency, and supports compliance with established laws, standards, and regulations.
- Lead entity-wide risk assessments to identify, analyze, and prioritize significant risks to the achievement of organizational objectives, and ensure controls are properly aligned with business processes and integrated into daily operations.
- Develop and manage a system for the effective flow of relevant internal control and risk information throughout the organization. Ensure communication channels exist for reporting control deficiencies, fraud, or non-compliance.
- Prepare and present clear, concise written reports to senior management, auditors, and oversight bodies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of progressive experience in internal controls, risk management, internal auditing, or compliance, preferably within a government or public sector environment.
- At least 4 years of proven experience in leading risk assessments, designing and testing controls, and evaluating control environments.
- Demonstrated project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing and testing controls for Fiscal & HR Departments in State or Local Governments
- In-depth knowledge of internal control frameworks (i.e. ARMICS) to include designing and managing Internal Control Processes.
- Experience administering surveys, evaluating results, and drafting workflows for significant business processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management. High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
- Professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CRMA (Certification in Risk Management Assurance), or CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager).
- Experience with GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) software platforms.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $68,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you able and willing to work In-Person, Monday through Friday, from 8:00am – 5:00pm?
Education:
Experience:
- risk management, internal auditing, or compliance: 4 years (Required)
- designing, evaluating, and testing controls: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Professional certification, e.g., CIA, CISA, CRMA, or CGFM (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Richmond, VA 23230 (Required)
Work Location: In person
