Financial Institutions Internal Audit & Controls Senior Manager
About The Position
Baker Tilly’s Risk Advisory practice provides services that help clients assess risks, develop strategies, and achieve business goals. The practice draws on expertise in risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity. The Senior Manager works with financial institution clients to assess and manage financial and operational risks, advise on business and process improvements, and support internal audit, enterprise risk management, and SOX compliance work. The role involves direct client engagement, leading client work and teams, and contributing to the growth and development of the practice and its people. The position offers opportunities for career development, flexible work arrangements, client and team relationships, and participation in firm-wide learning and development programs. Work location requirements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.
Requirements
- Four-year degree.
- At least eight years of experience.
- CPA or CIA designation required.
- 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, 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.
- Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, project management, and time management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related program.
- Eight or more years of experience in risk advisory, internal or external audit, SOX/FDICIA, and/or internal controls, including direct financial services industry experience; banking experience is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience as a client-serving professional in consulting, advisory, or public accounting is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify and manage financial and operational risks in business processes and systems.
- Develop knowledge of clients’ businesses and industries through direct client interaction across multiple aspects of engagements.
- Independently assess clients’ businesses, systems, and risks, and recommend business and process improvements based on their operations and objectives.
- Advise clients on implementing processes and controls that address key risks.
- Assess, manage, and optimize business risk, including operational audit, enterprise risk management, and SOX compliance.
- Review client processes and controls against industry frameworks, identify design and execution gaps, and communicate issues and recommendations.
- Prepare executive summaries and final reports, and document and review engagement work papers according to accepted internal audit methodologies.
- Build client relationships and communicate effectively to deliver strong client service.
- Facilitate professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Continue developing knowledge of technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools.
- Manage client engagement staffing, billing and collections, and client profitability targets.
- Network and build relationships within the firm, with clients, and in the community.
- Pursue professional development individually and through firm-wide learning and development programs.
- Support team members’ growth and professional goals through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Firm-wide learning and development programs.
- Work-life balance encouraged through friendships, social activities, and team outings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
