Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Manager

Baker Tilly•New York City, NY

8d•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, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity 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.

Requirements

4 year degree
Five (5) years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related program
CPA or CIA designation(s) required
5+ year(s) experience in risk advisory, internal/external audit, SOX/FDICIA, and/or internal controls, including direct experience within the financial services industry, with banking experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience leading internal audit and/or SOX/FDICIA engagements, including risk assessment, scoping, process and control documentation, walkthroughs, control testing, evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness, identification of control deficiencies, remediation, and reporting
Experience managing client engagements and teams, including project planning, staffing, engagement execution, client communications, and delivery of high-quality work products
Experience communicating audit and control observations, findings, recommendations, and remediation matters to client management and other key stakeholders
Prior experience as a client-serving professional in a consulting, advisory, or public accounting environment strongly preferred
Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, project management and time management skills

Responsibilities

Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying 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 and business objectives.
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 operational audit, enterprise risk management (ERM) and SOX 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.
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 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.