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

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.

About the role

Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. This role focuses on informational technology risk advisory, including compliance, cybersecurity, and internal controls. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in work arrangements, and meaningful relationships with clients and teammates.

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.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction while working on multiple aspects of an engagement.
• Think independently and strategically about clients’ business, systems, and risks, providing 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 areas such as 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 the 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
• Assist 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 clients 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/utilities.
• Demonstrate a desire to continually 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.
• 3+ years of experience with control testing, SOC reporting, and IT audit or cybersecurity.
• Experience as a client-serving professional for a consulting firm is desired.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.

Qualifications

• CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIA, or CPA certifications preferred.
• Cloud audit experience and certifications preferred.

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.