SOC Leader

Responsibilities

• Act as firm expert in SOC
• Perform SOC examinations and understand audit guidelines
• Understand information technology controls, concepts, and auditing, or be able to lead and mentor employees who have this expertise
• Confer with clients on technology risks and identify control gaps within their processes
• Plan and conduct assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end
• Identify and communicate issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk
• Eventually, will supervise team members assigned to engagements, providing guidance and overall review of deliverables
• Ensure audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk
• Develop audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives
• Obtain and review evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well-documented
• Maintain subject knowledge expertise of AICPA SOC standards, and other relevant guidance issued regarding SOC 1 and SOC 2 and the impact to the SOC compliance environment
• If desired, may participate in new client development through marketing and networking activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5-7+ years experience in Public Accounting with a recent emphasis on SOC Audits OR 5-7+ years’ experience performing and executing SOC 2 Audits with extensive knowledge and ability to do IT Testing
• Experience planning and leading SOC audit engagements
• Current CPA or has other relevant certifications
• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with accounting/audit software such as Caseware or similar
• High level of organization, focus, exceptional attention to detail, and strong follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Willingness to take supervision and guidance
• Team management skills – the ability to coach, motivate, and direct a team of people
• Team player with a positive “can-do” attitude
• Creative problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Experience in the delivery of quality client service