Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus)

Job Description:

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country?

Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of risk and advisory?

If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as an Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus)! Our Risk Advisory practice provides a full spectrum of services to help our clients assess their risks, develop strategies to compete in an ever-changing business environment, and achieve their goals and objectives. All of this is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, internal control, governance, compliance, and internal audit best practices.

As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

Does this describe you?

• You want to continue to expand your work experiences and hone your skills as a comprehensive risk professional in the areas of compliance, enterprise risk management, governance, internal controls, and data analytics.

• You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial risk consulting practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded

• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together

• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying, assessing, and managing financial and operational risks within their business processes, and systems.

• 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, business objectives, and control environments across multiple aspects of SOX, internal audit, and other risk advisory engagements.

• Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new processes and controls that address key risks

• Assess, manage and optimize business risk across a wide range of areas, including SOX compliance, operational audit, and enterprise risk management (ERM)
• Perform walkthroughs, risk and controls assessments, and control testing to evaluate the design of operating effectives of controls supporting SOX and operational compliance

• Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients

• Draft 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 and firm standards

• Act as a valued business advisor, build relationships and communicate effectively with the client to provide superior client service

• Facilitate professional and effective presentations to internal and external audiences

• Continue to develop your knowledge and experience working with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications and tools/utilities

• Assist with managing SOX and risk advisory engagements, including client engagement staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met

• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community

• Invest in your professional development individually and through participation in firm wide learning and development programs

• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals

• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• 4 year degree
• Five (5) years of experience
• CPA or CIA designation(s) required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related program
• CPA or CIA designation(s) required
• 5+ year(s) experience with executing and managing SOX, risk advisory, internal/external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls
• 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
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects
• Flexibility to travel to various client sites, overnight as needed up to 20%

The pay rate range for this position is $123,400 to $195,800. Actual

compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees/certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to

eligible employees.

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