IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Experienced Consultant (SOC Focus)

About the role

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing financial and operational risks within their business systems to ensure technology risks are managed.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries by having direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement.
• Think independently and strategically about your clients’ business, systems and risks providing recommendations for business and process improvements based upon knowledge gained relative to the client’s operations, processes and business objectives.
• Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks.
• Audit, manage and optimize information technology risk across a wide range of areas, IT general controls, financial account and auditing, IT strategy and governance, IT regulatory and compliance requirements and business continuity.
• Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients.
• Assist in the development of audit programs and the execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the areas of: IT strategy and governance, IT operations, business process, key reports (IPE), automated controls, ITGC and application controls, regulatory and compliance requirements, specifically Sarbanes Oxley.
• Aid in drafting comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for delivery to the client, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies.
• Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service.
• Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities.
• Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development.
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program.
• CISA, CIA, or CPA certification(s) preferred.
• 1+ year(s) experience with IT audit, previous experienced performing SOC audits preferred.
• Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired.
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or related program.
• CISA, CIA, or CPA certification(s) preferred.
• 1+ year(s) experience with IT audit, previous experienced performing SOC audits preferred.
• Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired.
• Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of IT audit, cybersecurity, and risk management principles.
• Experience with industry frameworks such as COBIT, ISO 27001, and NIST.

Benefits

Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location.

Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.

Pay

The pay rate ranges for this position are listed below.

• In the national market: $85,910 to $162,890.
• In California: $102,000 to $162,890.