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INTRODUCTION
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager, RAAS I Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to join their dynamic team.
The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality client engagements across financial and operational internal audit, business process risk assessments, SOX advisory, enterprise risk management (ERM), financial reporting controls, and process-level control design and optimization.
Financial Reporting & Business Process Risk Leadership:
- Lead assessments of financial reporting risks and key business processes, including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, payroll, inventory, and revenue recognition.
- Design, evaluate, and optimize process-level and entity-level controls, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, authorization, and segregation of duties.
- Translate accounting and operational risks into practical control recommendations aligned with management’s business objectives.
- Review and challenge management’s risk assessments, control narratives, and control rationales for sufficiency and audit-readiness.
Client Delivery & Relationship Management:
- Lead all phases of client engagements, including planning, execution, staffing, quality assurance, and reporting.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring alignment with their risk management and compliance objectives.
- Partner with CFOs, Controllers, and Finance leaders to address financial reporting risk, audit readiness, and control maturity.
Practice Growth & Business Development:
- Assist with sales efforts and contribute to expanding the GRC practice.
- Identify opportunities for additional services and value-added solutions.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support career growth and engagement quality.
- Foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Service Delivery Expertise:
- Perform and oversee engagements such as SOX 404 advisory, financial and operational internal audits, SOC 1 examinations, business process reviews, and related compliance frameworks, with a strong emphasis on financial reporting risk and control effectiveness.
- Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
Internal Initiatives:
- Lead internal projects and contribute to continuous improvement of methodologies and processes.
Travel:
- Approximately 30% travel required.
Education
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required; business or related field accepted with significant financial audit or SOX experience (minimum GPA of 3.3).
- Graduate degree preferred (Accounting). Equivalent work experience accepted in lieu of graduate degree.
CERTIFICATIONS
- CPA required or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire; other certifications (CISA, CRISC, CIPP, CISSP, CISM) a plus.
Experience
- 5+ years in public accounting or equivalent consulting/auditing experience.
- Significant experience in financial statement audits, SOX 404, internal audit, or business process-focused compliance engagements, including hands-on involvement with:
- Financial reporting risks and assertions
- Process-level control design and testing
- Walkthroughs, risk/control matrices, and deficiency evaluation
- Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment in evaluating control design, control failures, and remediation sufficiency.
- Experience working directly with accounting close processes, financial systems, or ERP-driven controls.
- Ability to interpret accounting standards and audit concepts and apply them pragmatically in advisory engagements.
- Prior experience supporting external audit reliance or management remediation efforts.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce clear reports and documentation.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
- Consultancy mindset with creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead engagement teams and manage client relationships effectively.
- Commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning.
The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The application window is anticipated to close on June 29, 2026, and may be extended as needed.
WHY WORK FOR APRIO:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
PERKS/BENEFITS WE OFFER FOR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
INTRODUCTION
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager, RAAS I Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) to join their dynamic team.
The Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager plays a key leadership role in delivering high-quality client engagements across financial and operational internal audit, business process risk assessments, SOX advisory, enterprise risk management (ERM), financial reporting controls, and process-level control design and optimization.
Financial Reporting & Business Process Risk Leadership:
- Lead assessments of financial reporting risks and key business processes, including order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, payroll, inventory, and revenue recognition.
- Design, evaluate, and optimize process-level and entity-level controls, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, authorization, and segregation of duties.
- Translate accounting and operational risks into practical control recommendations aligned with management’s business objectives.
- Review and challenge management’s risk assessments, control narratives, and control rationales for sufficiency and audit-readiness.
Client Delivery & Relationship Management:
- Lead all phases of client engagements, including planning, execution, staffing, quality assurance, and reporting.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring alignment with their risk management and compliance objectives.
- Partner with CFOs, Controllers, and Finance leaders to address financial reporting risk, audit readiness, and control maturity.
Practice Growth & Business Development:
- Assist with sales efforts and contribute to expanding the GRC practice.
- Identify opportunities for additional services and value-added solutions.
- Team Leadership & Development:
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members to support career growth and engagement quality.
- Foster a positive, collaborative work environment.
Service Delivery Expertise:
- Perform and oversee engagements such as SOX 404 advisory, financial and operational internal audits, SOC 1 examinations, business process reviews, and related compliance frameworks, with a strong emphasis on financial reporting risk and control effectiveness.
- Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices.
Internal Initiatives:
- Lead internal projects and contribute to continuous improvement of methodologies and processes.
Travel:
- Approximately 30% travel required.
Education
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required; business or related field accepted with significant financial audit or SOX experience (minimum GPA of 3.3).
- Graduate degree preferred (Accounting). Equivalent work experience accepted in lieu of graduate degree.
CERTIFICATIONS
- CPA required or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire; other certifications (CISA, CRISC, CIPP, CISSP, CISM) a plus.
Experience
- 5+ years in public accounting or equivalent consulting/auditing experience.
- Significant experience in financial statement audits, SOX 404, internal audit, or business process-focused compliance engagements, including hands-on involvement with:
- Financial reporting risks and assertions
- Process-level control design and testing
- Walkthroughs, risk/control matrices, and deficiency evaluation
- Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgment in evaluating control design, control failures, and remediation sufficiency.
- Experience working directly with accounting close processes, financial systems, or ERP-driven controls.
- Ability to interpret accounting standards and audit concepts and apply them pragmatically in advisory engagements.
- Prior experience supporting external audit reliance or management remediation efforts.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to produce clear reports and documentation.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
- Consultancy mindset with creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead engagement teams and manage client relationships effectively.
- Commitment to exceptional client service and continuous learning.
The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The application window is anticipated to close on June 29, 2026, and may be extended as needed.
WHY WORK FOR APRIO:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
PERKS/BENEFITS WE OFFER FOR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Find JobsGovernance Risk And Compliance Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- State Street5
- Figma3
- Ivalua3
- Morgan Stanley3
- WEAVER3
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software17
- Banking & Financial Services10
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
- Accounting & Auditing4
- Consulting & Professional Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in governance risk and compliance jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, law, business, or a related field
- Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CIA, CGRC, or CISM
- Experience conducting internal audits, risk assessments, or compliance reviews
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks including SOX, COSO, NIST, or ISO 31000
- Proficiency with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or MetricStream
- Strong written communication skills for policy documentation and audit reporting
Tips for Your Governance Risk And Compliance Job Search
Tailor your resume to each framework
GRC job postings reference specific frameworks like COSO, ISO 31000, or NIST. Match your resume language to the exact framework named in each posting rather than listing all of them generically. Recruiters scan for direct alignment.
Highlight certifications above your degree
Credentials like CISA, CRISC, or CGRC often carry more weight than your undergraduate major in GRC hiring. Place your active certifications near the top of your resume so hiring managers see them before reading your work history.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists governance risk and compliance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by industry vertical
Your regulatory experience in banking differs sharply from healthcare or energy. Targeting openings in the sector where you built your expertise sharpens your fit and reduces the time you spend explaining transferable context in interviews.
Prepare scenario answers for audit findings
GRC interviewers frequently ask how you handled a significant control failure or escalated a finding to leadership. Prepare two or three concrete examples with the outcome and remediation steps, not just the problem you identified.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
In GRC roles, reporting lines and escalation authority define how effective you can actually be. Before accepting, clarify whether you report to the board, legal, or a business unit, because that structure shapes your real leverage on compliance issues.
Governance Risk And Compliance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most governance risk and compliances?
The companies hiring the most governance risk and compliances right now include State Street, Figma, and Ivalua, with the largest share of openings in New York, Massachusetts, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is consistently strong in financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology firms with public regulatory obligations.
How many governance risk and compliance jobs are remote?
About 49% of governance risk and compliance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more flexible fields in finance and legal operations. Sub-areas like third-party risk management, policy writing, and regulatory reporting tend to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while roles involving on-site audits or physical controls testing are more often in-person.
How do you become a governance risk and compliance?
Start with a degree in accounting, finance, law, or business administration, then pursue an entry-level role in internal audit, compliance operations, or risk analysis to build foundational exposure. Earn a recognized certification such as CISA or CRISC to validate technical skills. From there, move into broader GRC roles by demonstrating experience across risk assessment, control testing, and regulatory reporting across multiple business areas.
How do you get hired in governance risk and compliance with little experience?
Target entry-level titles like compliance analyst, risk analyst, or audit associate rather than applying to senior GRC roles directly. Internships in internal audit or legal and compliance departments at banks, insurers, or large employers provide concrete exposure. A foundational certification like the CGRC or completing coursework tied to SOX or HIPAA compliance signals commitment to the field even before your first full-time role.
What does the governance risk and compliance interview process look like?
Most GRC interview processes run through an initial recruiter screen followed by a technical interview covering your knowledge of specific frameworks, regulatory requirements, or audit methodology relevant to the employer's industry. A case study or take-home exercise asking you to evaluate a control gap or draft a risk register entry is common at mid to senior levels. Final rounds typically involve meeting cross-functional stakeholders in legal, finance, or IT who assess how you communicate findings and manage competing priorities.
Where can I find and apply to governance risk and compliance jobs?
You can find and apply to governance risk and compliance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each listing without any intermediate steps.
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