ERP Risk and Automation Manager- SAP Security, Controls & GRC

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The ERP Analytics and Continuity Risk Consulting practice assists with various consulting internal and external audit clients by bringing in-depth ERP data analytics and continuity skills where needed. Our ERAS practice is a group of highly specialized multi-disciplined individuals with experience in multiple regulations and standards including accounting government and data privacy to meet the needs of our clients in the upper mid-market. The ERP risk team is typically engaged in complex non-transactional at times leading edge engagements that include but are not limited to ERP implementation risk assessments security and controls design on ERP implementations or security and controls improvements for clients operating on large ERPs like SAP Oracle or Dynamics segregation of duties assessments and key report testing. We desire a confident individual who is able to both think strategically about risk and control management while also being task oriented and capable of meeting the tight deadlines that often come with implementation-related work. We are seeking an individual looking for career growth in a fast-paced environment with accelerated leadership opportunities. A rewarding work-life balance is possible with this role as most of our national engagements are remote.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide subject-matter expertise in designing and testing SAP automated application controls
• Identify optimal SAP functional configuration options for control automation
• Lead testing of SAP application control design and effectiveness; validate test scripts and review results
• Act as SME for SAP application controls in external audits (financial SOX regulatory)
• Lead teams in assessing application control design during SAP implementations
• Identify automation opportunities through stakeholder interviews and control documentation review
• Conduct research on SAP configuration settings and propose innovative solutions
• Support SAP transformation projects: process modeling controls governance testing and data migration
• Assist in business development by leveraging SAP and business process knowledge
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to clients
• Assist in SAP Segregation of Duties and Sensitive Access ruleset assessment
• Model RSMs core values: caring curious collaborative courageous and critical thinking
• Manage mentor and motivate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality client solutions
• Handle multiple client projects while contributing to internal initiatives (talent practice business development)
• Stay informed on industry trends and communicate leading risk management practices
• Manage a diverse portfolio of client work ensuring profitability and risk management
• Mentor future firm leaders and support their professional development
• Proactively pursue personal development in industry technical and leadership areas
• Build a strong personal brand and network to drive growth for the risk advisory practice
• Scope plan and lead engagements; manage budgets and project delivery

Position Requirements:

• 5 years of SAP experience
• Deep understanding of business processes and controls in SAP (various versions)
• ERP implementation experience; functional SAP background is a plus
• Secondary ERP experience in the field of security and controls preferred
• Broad industry experience or deep expertise in a specific industry
• Strong executive presence and ability to engage senior client leadership
• Familiarity with SOX FDA data privacy ICFR and other audit standards
• Bachelors or Masters degree in business accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 years in audit internal audit or internal control roles
• At least one certification (ex: CPA CIA CISA or CFE)
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Basic Understanding of SAP security and GRC (governance risk and compliance)
• Proven experience managing project financials and delivering within budget
• Strong people management skills: mentoring feedback workload balancing
• IT General Controls experience preferred
• Prior consulting experience preferred

Standards of Performance:

• The successful candidate will have a strong sense of leadership and a high level of energy
• A self-starter with a practice building mentality who is hands on results-oriented and leads by example
• Highly respected team leader and people developer with an ability to inspire others to follow
• Exceptional professionalism that commands the respect of colleagues and subordinates
• A strong entrepreneurial spirit with the highest levels of professional and personal honestly integrity and ethics

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past current or prospective service in the Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

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