Internal Audit & Risk Advisory Senior Consultant (SOX Focus)

Baker Tilly•Seattle, WA

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, internal control, governance, compliance, and internal audit best practices. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, Baker Tilly offers upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where work is done, and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates, and leadership. This role involves working closely with client executives and management teams to identify, assess, and manage financial and operational risks. It requires developing in-depth knowledge of clients' businesses and industries, thinking independently about risks and providing recommendations for improvements. The role also involves providing strategic business assurance, assessing and optimizing business risk across areas like SOX compliance, operational audit, and enterprise risk management (ERM). Responsibilities include reviewing processes and controls, identifying gaps, communicating issues and recommendations, and assisting in drafting reports. The role requires acting as a valued business advisor, building relationships, and communicating effectively with clients to provide superior service. It also involves continuous learning and development, networking, and supporting team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.

Requirements

4 year degree
Three (3) years of experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related program
CPA or CIA certifications preferred
3+ year(s) experience with risk advisory, internal/external audit, SOX, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls
Experience as a client serving professional for a consulting firm desired
Excellent analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail
Exceptional verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time management skills

Responsibilities

Work closely with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and assist in identifying, assessing, and managing financial and operational risks within their business processes, and systems, including complex multinational environments, experience with China entities is a plus.
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 assurance 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 SOX compliance, operational audit, and enterprise risk management (ERM).
Review clients' processes and controls against industry frameworks, identifying gaps in design and execution, and communicating issues and recommendations to clients.
Assist in drafting 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.
Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development.
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients.
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.