Internal Audit & Risk Director (SOX Focus)
About The Position
Baker Tilly is hiring an Internal Audit & Risk Director focused on SOX for its Risk Advisory practice. The practice helps clients assess risk, develop strategies, and achieve business objectives through expertise in risk, governance, internal audit, compliance, IT, and cybersecurity. The role involves advising clients on financial and operational risks, SOX controls, and business process improvements, while managing engagements and developing team members. The position offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration, client relationships, and career growth. Work location arrangements should be discussed with a Baker Tilly talent acquisition professional.
Requirements
- Four-year degree.
- Twelve years of experience.
- CPA or CIA designation required.
- Flexibility to travel to client sites, including overnight travel as needed, up to 20%.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related program.
- 12 or more years of experience in risk advisory, internal or external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls.
- Experience with SOX-specific engagements.
- Experience as a client-serving professional for a consulting firm.
- Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, continue learning, see both the big picture and details, demonstrate ethical commitment, and deliver quality work on time.
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.
- Lead SOX design and implementation or enhancement work, including process narratives and flows, control design, testing, and coordination with external audit.
- Help clients build sustainable control programs that balance regulatory expectations with operational efficiency.
- Draft audit issues that explain business impact, root cause, and realistic remediation.
- Develop and present results to executive management and audit committees when required.
- Maintain high-quality workpapers and documentation consistent with internal audit standards and Baker Tilly methodology.
- Manage engagement scope, budget, staffing, timelines, and client communications.
- Coach and develop managers, seniors, and associates through review, feedback, and hands-on guidance.
- Manage client engagement staffing, billings, and collections, and help meet client profitability targets.
- Network and build relationships internally, with clients, and in the community.
- Invest in professional development and participate in firm-wide learning and development programs.
- Support team members’ growth through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.
- Build client relationships and provide superior client service.
- Facilitate professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
- Develop knowledge and experience with a variety of technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
- Upward career trajectory.
- Flexibility in how and where work is done.
- Firm-wide learning and development programs.
- Social activities and team outings that encourage work-life balance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
