Assurance Experienced Manager, Third Party Attestation

BDO USA

About The Position

The Assurance Experienced Manager, Third Party Attestation is responsible for leading a team of audit professionals in the planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up phases of third-party attestation reports. This role focuses on various types of reports, including System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, WebTrust for CAs, HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC, and CSA STAR. The Experienced Assurance Manager ensures compliance with the relevant governing standards and regulations while documenting, validating, testing, and assessing control systems, including internal controls. The team specializes in these specific areas of third-party attestation reports to understand the entire technology risk umbrella rather than maintaining overall knowledge in Information Technology General Control (ITGC) audit or IT audit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Managerial Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Finance or Economics, required
Six (6) or more years of prior experience in internal or external audit, required
Supervisory experience, required
One or more of the following certifications are required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification HITRUST Certified Common Security Framework Professional (CCSFP) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Certified Ethical Hacker (C | EH) Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
Excellent understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a public and/or private company
Strong knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations (e.g., GAAP, GAAS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.)
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills with the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Able to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments
Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements, and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
Ability to travel as necessary

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting and minor or dual major in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
Experience performing SOC, SOX or ISO 27001 engagements, preferred
Prior experience with various assurance applications (e.g., UNIX, OS400, LINUX); and databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL) and assurance research tools, preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing planning and executing attestation examinations, including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies and assessing the overall control environment
Overseeing the documenting and validating of the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system
Overseeing the documenting of business and IT processes and controls and tests key controls for service organizations in a variety of industries
Reviewing client attestation reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness and all supporting information is documented in the work papers and through appropriate testing
Developing and maintaining relationships with client personnel and management
Supervises the work of the engagement team, and reviews workpapers and conclusions, preferably onsite, during fieldwork
Provides on the job training to less experienced team members
Identifies and communicates suggestions to improve client internal controls and procedures to management and/or audit committee
Drafts attestation reports, and effectively communicates contents to client
Ensuring completion of all appropriate documentation in BDO workpapers
Preparing and/or reviewing required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness
Planning the audit process, and overseeing the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency and completeness despite pressures of deadlines
Oversees supervision of Associates and Senior Associates on all projects
Schedules and manages the workload of Associates and Senior Associates
Reviews work prepared by Associates and Senior Associates, and provides review comments
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior Associates
Provides on the job learning to Associates and Senior Associates
Acts as a Career Advisor to Associates and Senior Associates