Treasury Project Manager Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

WHO WE ARE
Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices - located in the fastest growing cities in the US - are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Manager - Risk Advisory to join our Financial Services Group (FSG). Our team serves a diverse portfolio of financial institutions and provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services across a wide range of banking operations. In this role, you will lead multiple audit engagements, oversee client relationships, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, risk-based internal audit services to financial institutions.
The Manager role is responsible for driving engagement execution, maintaining adherence to firm methodology and quality standards, and developing team members. You will serve as a key point of contact for clients, providing strategic insight and ensuring that audit services deliver meaningful value in strengthening internal controls, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
As a Manager, you will oversee engagement execution, manage teams, and ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables. Responsibilities include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Lead and manage internal audit engagements across key banking functions, including:
  • Loan operations and credit administration
  • Deposit operations
  • ACH and electronic payments
  • Wire transfers
  • Branch operations
  • Accounting and financial reporting
  • Human resources and payroll
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Model Risk Management (MRM)
  • Investment and treasury operations
• Plan and scope audit engagements, including risk assessments, audit programs, and resource allocation.
• Oversee execution of audit procedures, ensuring work is performed in accordance with firm methodology, professional standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Review audit workpapers, testing results, and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with quality standards.
• Ensure all audit engagements are delivered on time and within scope by actively managing project timelines, budgets, and team workloads.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during engagements, including leading meetings, presenting findings, and addressing questions.
• Review and finalize audit reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and actionable recommendations.
• Identify emerging risks, control deficiencies, and process improvement opportunities, providing strategic insights to clients.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop Senior Associates and Associates, including:
  • Coaching on audit methodology and technical concepts
  • Providing ongoing performance feedback
  • Supporting training and professional development
• Support business development efforts, including proposal support, client relationship management, and identification of additional service opportunities at existing clients.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of audit methodologies, tools, and internal processes.
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements while maintaining a high level of quality and client service.
• Assist in administrative functions of team management such as scheduling and billing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, banking operations, risk management, or related fields, with demonstrated progression in responsibility.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO)
  • Audit methodologies and risk assessment techniques
  • Banking operations and regulatory expectations

• Demonstrated experience leading client engagements and managing teams.
• Proven ability to review complex work, identify issues, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel when required (estimated maximum of 25 nights per year)

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CISA (or active progress toward certification).
• Experience managing client relationships within financial institutions.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance (e.g., FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, state banking regulators).
• Experience with data analytics tools and audit technology platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership and people development experience.

Why This Role:
This role provides the opportunity to lead high-impact audit engagements, shape client relationships, and develop future leaders within the firm. As a Manager, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality audit services while contributing to the firm's growth and strategic direction.
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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US
We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right - all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being:
• generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's
• flexible work schedules
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
• first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
• one-on-one professional coaching
• Leadership and career development programs
• access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally
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ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
• Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Use written and oral communication skills.
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Observe and interpret situations.
• Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
• Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.