Entry Level Governance Risk Compliance Jobs in Houston, TX

The Weaver Experience

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It’s why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver’s core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves. Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Learn more about our services, industry experience and culture at weaver.com.

Position Profile

Weaver is looking for a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Senior Associate to join our growing firm. This position is responsible for day-to-day project management of 1-6 concurrent engagements. Project management responsibilities include project planning, execution of engagement objectives, daily interaction and communication with client personnel, and performing the initial review of Senior Associate and Associate workpapers. This role requires the ability to supervise teams of 1 - 6 staff members on multiple concurrent engagements to ensure they receive feedback, direction, and resources in the event engagement issues arise. This requires a thorough understanding of the client’s industry (i.e. inventory/distribution, oil and gas, financial institutions) or the ability to quickly learn and adapt to an unfamiliar industry. This position should have an advanced understanding of accounting and audit concepts, including internal control theory and internal audit standards.

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA candidate, CIA, or CIA candidate with 2 - 4+ years of experience in public accounting 
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, GAAS and IIA
• Proficient at Microsoft Excel, Word,
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong project management skills
• Thorough understanding of the COSO internal control framework, Internal Audit Standard, and the Sarbanes Oxley Act 
• Basic familiarity with GAAP and GAAS

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred:

• Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting, transaction cycles, and business processes
• Ability to mentor and help develop less experienced staff
• Demonstrate independent thinking and strong decision making

Weaver Benefits At Weaver, our most valuable resource is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees’ wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. Weaver offers competitive health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Further, we support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), a minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days! Learn more here – Weaver benefits.

We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal L&D department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. Our goal is to balance both high development with high performance to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

People are our formula! At Weaver, we recognize that everyone brings different strengths, backgrounds and working styles to our team. We cultivate a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy and support. We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

What’s next? Interested applicants should apply directly to the job posting. You may apply to multiple roles. Be sure to upload your most recent resume and ensure that it is attached to your application. By registering, you are only activating an account and creating a presence. Please apply directly to a position of interest. You will receive a confirmation email after completing an application for a role. After reviewing your application, a friendly Weaver Recruiter will contact you soon and walk you through the hiring process. Thank you for exploring a career with us. We look forward to meeting you!  

Currently, we are not accepting resume submissions from third-party staffing agencies for this role. This role is Employee Referral Program eligible.