Associate- Office of Independence

As an Associate in the Office of Independence at Citrin Cooperman, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Risk Management Group by implementing and monitoring programs, policies, and practices to manage independence risks effectively. Your responsibilities will require both independent work and collaborative efforts to ensure comprehensive independence compliance within the organization. Independence is defined at Citrin Cooperman as integrity, professional skepticism, intellectual honesty, and objectivity - ensuring freedom from conflicts with clients both in actuality and appearance. As an Associate, you will assist in monitoring compliance with the firm's independence policies and regulations set forth by various governing bodies such as state boards of accountancy, the AICPA, SEC, and PCAOB. Your role will involve tasks such as supporting conflict check processes for client acceptance and continuance, responding to inquiries in a timely manner, assisting with personal independence evaluations and audits, participating in special projects including due diligence for M&A activities, and conducting basic independence technical research as directed by supervisors. You will work closely with the Office of Independence managers to ensure the execution of tasks align with the team's objectives. To excel in this role, you should possess a minimum of one year of recent experience in an independence, compliance, or project coordinator role, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent work experience. Additionally, you should demonstrate the ability to learn, understand, and apply Citrin Cooperman's independence policies and guidance effectively. Key skills required for this role include outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational and analytical skills, project management capabilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to exercise independent judgment in a customer service-driven and teamwork-oriented environment. You should also be adept at identifying process improvements, managing multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently, maintaining confidentiality, and demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook. If you are someone who is passionate about regulatory compliance, enjoys research and subject-matter expertise in a professional services setting, and possesses good judgment in a risk-management environment, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and cohesive team at Citrin Cooperman's Office of Independence.,