Risk Advisory Principal / Senior Manager - Detroit/Troy, MI

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Job Description:
Rehmann is seeking a dynamic and growth-oriented Risk Advisory Principal to join our practice. This leadership role is ideal for a strategic professional with a strong blend of IT risk advisory, internal audit, SOX, and business development experience.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, executive presence, and a passion for building relationships and growing client engagements. Experience serving large, complex organizations — including public companies and/or Big 4 environments — is highly valued.

This role offers the opportunity to help shape and expand our Risk Advisory practice while delivering exceptional value to clients across a variety of industries.

How You Will Make an Impact at Rehmann

• Lead and manage complex IT risk advisory and internal audit engagements for middle-market and large clients
• Advise clients on IT governance, IT general controls (ITGCs), cybersecurity risk, SOX compliance, and process improvement initiatives
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, Audit Committees, and Boards of Directors
• Oversee outsourced and co-sourced internal audit and risk advisory engagements
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support continued growth of the Risk Advisory practice
• Build and strengthen long-term client relationships through exceptional service and strategic insight
• Collaborate across service lines to deliver integrated, value-added solutions
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
• Contribute thought leadership and innovative ideas that enhance client outcomes and firm capabilities
• Help create a “wow” experience for every client and every team member

• 10+ years of experience in risk advisory, IT audit, internal audit, public accounting, consulting, and/or industry
• Strong business development mindset with a desire to grow client relationships and expand practice opportunities
• Experience working with large or complex organizations; Big 4 experience strongly preferred
• Deep understanding of:
• IT general controls (ITGCs)
• SOX compliance and risk assessments
• Internal controls and process improvement
• Technology and systems risk
• Internal audit methodologies
• Experience serving public companies and knowledge of SEC/PCAOB requirements preferred
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage engagements, and mentor professionals
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• CPA preferred; CIA, CISA, or other relevant certifications are a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, MIS, Computer Science, or related field required