Directors at Jefferson Wells are crucial to our success.  They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to our various service offerings and are responsible for ensuring the development and execution of the strategic plan for their respective market.  Their goal is to drive the development of the Solution Area with the goal of significant growth and profitability.  They provide technical expertise and leverage a network of clients and contacts. The Director plays a critical role in the leadership and development of our Engagement Managers and Professional Consultants.   

Directors create and implement the Marketing Operating Plan, as well as create revenue strategies to meet revenue targets.  They drive development and execution of effective client solutions to key targets.  Directors work closely with Business Development Managers on proposals and business development calls.  Directors serve as the business advisor to clients to ensure quality assurance standards are met.   They manage, direct and monitor multiple client services teams on client engagements.  They maintain strong communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure client satisfaction and adherence to deadlines.  Other key success factors include:

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  Solid history of excellent performance, management capability, and revenue growth
  
  


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  Proven ability to drive a business including selling, work plan development, proposal writing and overseeing service delivery
  
  


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  Management experience of a large group of professionals of 10 or more, with demonstrated history of building a solution area - hiring, training and mentoring
  
  


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  Demonstrated ability in developing meaningful client relationships; and capacity to bring and leverage relationships to Jefferson Wells 
  
  

A Risk Advisory Services Director works under general supervision of the Managing Director and has a dotted line relationship to the Global Practice Leader.  The Director is accountable for overseeing the following analyses at Jefferson Wells' clients in one or all of the following areas:

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  Construction audit and advisory
  
  


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  Contract compliance
  
  


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  COSO - based enterprise financial risk assessments
  
  


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  Financial reporting audits
  
  


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  Fraud and forensic investigations
  
  


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  Information technology audits
  
  


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  Internal audit co-sourcing and outsourcing
  
  


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  Operational audits
  
  


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  Regulatory compliance
  
  


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  Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
  
  

Jefferson Wells (www.jeffersonwells.com) delivers professional services in the areas of internal audit and controls, technology risk management, tax, and finance and accounting-related services. The firm's unique, agile structure aligns experienced professionals with proven processes to deliver pragmatic and cost-effective results. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Jefferson Wells serves clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide. Jefferson Wells is an independently operating, wholly owned subsidiary of Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN).

• Bachelor's degree in accounting


• MBA or MS a plus


• CIA, CPA/CA, CISA, CFA or equivalent preferred


• Should have attained a minimum of manager level in public accounting


• Minimum 12 years or more of clearly progressive, professional development in the general area of internal or external auditing or related activities


• Experience in High Tech, Mfg and Software is a plus


• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role in internal auditing or other equivalent position


• Experience in fraud risk management, fraud handling or litigation support is preferred


• Willingness and ability to travel