Financial Institution Senior Consultant (SOX and FDICIA focus)

Baker Tilly•Frisco, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. 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. This is accomplished through deep industry knowledge of risk, governance and regulatory compliance best practices. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where work gets done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. This role focuses on SOX and FDICIA compliance within the financial institution sector.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related program.
2–4+ years of direct, hands‑on experience with SOX and FDICIA compliance within the banking or financial services industry.
Demonstrated experience performing SOX and FDICIA internal control documentation, walkthroughs, testing, and remediation.
Experience supporting SOX and FDICIA compliance within a regulated banking environment, including coordination with internal audit, external audit, and participation in regulatory examination support activities.
Prior experience as a client‑serving professional in a consulting or advisory environment supporting banking clients and/or experience within a bank’s internal audit, SOX, or compliance function.
Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills.
Strong sense of urgency and client responsiveness.

Nice To Haves

CIA or CPA designation(s) strongly preferred.
Also open to candidates willing to obtain CIA or CPA Certification in the future.

Responsibilities

Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying and managing regulatory compliance risks within their business processes and systems.
Directly assist clients in being compliant with new or updated financial institution regulations.
Implement new or updated regulatory requirements, and translate regulatory requirements to ensure financial institution compliance.
Continually stay up-to-date on all existing compliance regulations.
Develop and maintain a broad knowledge and awareness of the financial institution industry and regulatory changes and identify potential impacts to compliance audit programs.
Support our internal audit practice as a Subject Matter Expert on regulatory and compliance topics.
Provide strategic business advice to clients by assisting in the implementation of new regulatory requirements.
Assist with managing client engagement teams, along with staffing, billings/collections, and ensure client profitability targets are met.
Utilize entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients and the community.
Invest in 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.