Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Assurance Experienced Manager, Technology Risk Assurance is responsible for leading a team of IS Assurance professionals in the review, documentation, evaluation and testing of information technology processes and controls in a wide range of environments.
Job Duties:- Documents and tests IT general and application controls for a wide range of software packages and technology platforms
- Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed and reviews them with the client and audit team
- Identifies opportunities to utilize computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and manages the implementation of those techniques, as appropriate
- Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
- Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
- Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence
- Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those concerns with IS Assurance management
- Recognizes and validates relevant technical issues and brings them to the attention of client management
- Manages and reviews the IS audit work on assigned engagements
- Reviews the work product of IS Assurance Staff
- Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the audit process
- Acts as primary client contact for all questions and issues
- Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
- Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information
- Oversees controls, tests performed and results
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:- Supervises the day-to-day workload of IS Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
- Ensures IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant IS Assurance software and resources
- Evaluates the performance of IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
- Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates
- Acts as mentor to IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:- Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
- Master's in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
Experience:- More than six (6) years of experience of information systems auditing experience, required
- More than four (4) years of supervisory experience, required
- Prior experience working within a public accounting or Internal Auditing environment, preferred
- Prior experience performing IT general controls and application control reviews, preferred
- Prior experience performing SAS70 (now SOC) engagements, preferred
License/Certifications:- CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification, required
Software:- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred
- Exposure to operating systems (e.g., UNIX, OS400, LINUX); and databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL), preferred
Language:Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and basic research skills
- Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Capable of effective managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
- Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
- Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
- Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
- Advanced knowledge of internal controls
- Ability to travel up to 30%
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $130,000 - $160,000
Illinois Range: $100,000 - $120,000
Massachusetts Range: $135,000 - $145,000
New Jersey Range: $135,000 - $145,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $127,000 - $160,000
Washington DC Range: $120,000 - $130,000
