IT Audit Senior Manager (Federal Audit)

About the role

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an active interim Secret or Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide the first line of supervision to a team of audit professionals
• Review work products prepared by team, including workpapers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, to ensure quality and consistency with auditing standards and firm guidelines
• Leverage understanding of Government Auditing Standards to design audit plans and procedures and oversee the successful execution of those plans and procedures
• Supervise and review work performed by other staff
• Develop people through effectively delegating tasks and providing guidance to staff
• Provide subject matter technical expertise to delivery team in financial management areas of financial reporting, internal control, and/or financial business systems
• Review draft deliverables prepared by engagement teams and present final results to management
• Assist Principals and Senior Managers in the creation of proposals, business development, and practice administration
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures
• Advise and consult with Principals on all significant developments
• Act as primary liaison to the client and make Principals aware of all major developments
• Utilize technology to share knowledge with team members, develop skills, and continually learn

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, Information Systems degree is preferred
• Minimum 8 years of auditing, and/or related technical experience
• Minimum interim or active Secret clearance
• Management/Leadership Experience
• Strong customer service skills
• Project management experience
• CISA preferred
• Experience performing SOC 1 or SOC 2 audits (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with FISCAM and/or FISMA frameworks also acceptable
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Qualifications

Knowledge in the following areas is preferred: National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations, Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) Statements of Federal Financial Accounting Standards, Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards (GAS), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs, GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM), GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24-02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended), Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

Skills

• Values driven – You embody and model absolute integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation
• Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions
• Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units
• Instills trust – You do what you say, without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly
• Impact & influence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions

Benefits

Sikich offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Competitive compensation and insurance options
• Wellness programs
• Flexible time off policy
• Paid holidays
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous employee referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities

Pay

The midpoint of the salary range for this role is $155,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.