VP Internal Audit Asset Management

Title: VP Internal Audit Asset Management

Office Status: 5x a week in office

Salary: Up to $200,000 base + 30% bonus

One of the world's largest Asset Managers, with over $900B in AUM, is in search of a VP Internal Audit Asset Management for their NYC team. With ongoing growth across multiple groups, they eagerly seek an experienced accountant to join their team and contribute to the third line of defense for their Asset Management business, covering RIA and Broker-Dealer activities. This position offers ample opportunities for project management, interaction with the head of the group nationally, input into controls governing real estate, private equity, and infrastructure deals, and internal mobility across diverse teams.

The VP will be the #2 person within Audit. The firms audit practice is structured differently than large bulge bracket banks as there is much more of a focus on assisting c level executives on decision making.

Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities and priorities for the Vice President will include but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and lead the execution of the risk-based audit plan for evaluating the effectiveness of controls in place to manage significant risk exposures, ensure the integrity and reliability of information and financial reporting, safeguard company’s assets and comply with laws and regulations.
• Identify, understand, and assess processes and internal controls. Continually monitor and update the assessment of the control environment, keeping abreast of significant control issues, trends and developments.
• Understand regulatory requirements assist the business in maintaining processes and functions to help ensure compliance with such requirements.
• Supervise and execute non-audit requirements including advisory projects, strategic projects, fraud and conduct & ethics investigations.
• Build strong professional relationships with Brookfield and the global real estate management team by providing value-added service.
• Prepare presentations and other materials in support of IA’s reporting to management and the audit committee.
• Schedule and supervise fieldwork and working papers. Develop draft audit reports for discussion with the IA lead and senior management.
• Manage and oversee auditor performance, providing training and staff development, and ensuring right mix of skills to execute audit engagements and maintain a high-performing team.
• Focus on development and coaching of staff including their technical and delivery skills which providing active feedback and support.
• Manage co-sourced service providers when engaged as subject matter specialists or supplemental resources.
• Support compliance with international internal auditing standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related finance field; accounting designation (preferably CA); other desirable qualifications including Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or Certified Fraud Examiner.
• 10+ years of audit experience covering asset management (real estate / private equity is preferred) from a large financial institution or Big 4 advisory firm