IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant (SOC focus)

About the firm

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 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.

About the role

Join Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice as an IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Risk Senior Consultant (SOC focus). This role offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in work location, and meaningful relationships with clients and teammates. The practice provides a full spectrum of services to help clients assess risks, develop strategies, and achieve goals through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity best practices.

You will enjoy this role if you want to expand your IT risk professional skills in compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls; thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment; and value continuous learning and career development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify/manage financial and operational risks within their systems.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct interaction, thinking independently and strategically to provide recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Provide strategic business assurance by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks.
• Assess, manage, and optimize information technology risk across cybersecurity, 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.
• Assist in the development of audit programs and execution of internal audits and IT control assessments in the following areas:
  • IT strategy and governance
  • IT operations, business continuity, and disaster recovery
  • Cybersecurity
  • Third-party risk
  • ITGC and application controls
  • SOC reporting
  • Regulatory and compliance requirements
• Draft comprehensive executive summaries and final reports for clients, documenting and reviewing engagement work papers in accordance with industry-accepted internal audit methodologies.
• Act as a valued business advisor, building relationships and communicating effectively to provide superior client service.
• Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Develop knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools.
• Grow, learn, and develop skills through external and internal education, training, and cross-training opportunities.
• Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
• Participate in friendships, social activities, and team outings that encourage a work-life balance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in management/computer information systems, computer science, accounting information systems, computer engineering, industrial engineering, or a related program.
• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certifications preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with control testing, SOC reporting, and IT audit or cybersecurity.
• Cloud audit experience and certifications 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.

Pay

The pay rate range for this position is $85,910 to $162,890. Actual compensation is influenced by skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements, and geographic location.

Benefits

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