Independence & Ethics Sr Associate

Job Description Grant Thornton is seeking an Independence & Ethics Senior Associate to join the team. Responsibilities Ability to learn and apply independence and ethical standards to: Personal independence compliance Audit/Attest clients and audit affiliate relationships Nonaudit and business relationships, including partner rotation Assist personnel with various independence inquiries, including independence audits or review self‑audit questionnaires and evaluating non‑audit services and business relationships Assist in developing and maintaining various independence resources or publications Assist with the development of annual firm independence training or other related training requests Independence and Ethics receives from services lines Maintain active communication with the Independence and Ethics team while demonstrating strong project management skills while overseeing the efforts of multiple projects Motivated self‑starter managing multiple projects simultaneously and competing priorities in a fast‑paced, interactive, results‑based team environment by leading and collaborating Skills Strong skills in Microsoft Office tools Excellent written and oral communications Strong organization and project management skills, including interpersonal skills Team management of staff Problem Solving Skills: Resolve problems of team, appropriately identifying and escalating issues based on risk Agile: Ability to adapt and accept challenging situations and tasks and perform with the utmost professionalism Professional Experience / Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Minimum 3 – 7 years of progressive audit, advisory or tax in a medium to large public accounting firm Experience in a professional standards or quality role is a plus CPA a plus The base salary range for this position is between $80,000 and $105,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job‑related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grant Thornton (US)