SEC Regulatory Matters -Senior Associate

SEC Regulatory Matters – Senior Associate

Job Description 

As a Senior Associate in the SEC Regulatory Matters Group, a part of the firm’s Audit Quality and Risk group (AQR), you will expand your knowledge about SEC filings and assist the firm with fulfilling its PCAOB reporting obligations. Under the supervision of the senior team members, you will help track internal metrics, develop reports for senior leaders in the firm, coordinate with other internal teams to help comply with regulatory requirements, and support the cross-border filing review function for the firm. From day one, you’ll be empowered by our tools, technology, training, and support from other team members to take responsibility to produce quality work and help you achieve more, confidently.

 Your day to day may include: 

• Track audit reports and consents issued by the Grant Thornton LLP or any other GTIL member firms and monitor client-related alerts
• Track issuer audit clients won/lost from client-related alerts
• PCAOB reporting - Review PCAOB forms and reports using the Firm’s tools; track forms filed with the PCAOB; cross-check filings with external databases; lead auditor tenure tracking.
• Liaise with other firm groups (legal, P&C, other professional practice groups, etc.) in execution of PCAOB and related reporting
• Support foreign registration reporting activities
• Draft AQR communications and proofread thought leadership publications 
• Assist with the Quality & Monitoring Remediation efforts including updating process documentation and providing materials for testing
• Work with audit engagement teams regarding use of other accounting firms, including providing professional reputation and standing information, and tracking the use of other firms 
• Maintain SharePoint sites and internal databases
• Monitor internal mailboxes
• Coordinate cross-border filing reviews, process billing for such engagements, and monitor accounts receivable
• Supervise SEC Regulatory Matters paraprofessional in initial work around above topics
• Other duties, as assigned

 You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Proficient with Smartsheet preferred
• Excellent organizational, analytical, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Project management experience
• Ability to handle confidential information

 

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