Internal Audit & Risk Manager (SOX Focus)

Baker Tilly • Washington DC, DC

8h • $128,800 - $204,300

About The Position

Baker Tilly is hiring an Internal Audit & Risk Manager with a SOX focus for its Risk Advisory practice. The practice helps clients assess risk, develop strategies for changing business environments, and achieve their objectives through expertise in risk, internal controls, governance, compliance, and internal audit.

The manager works with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify, assess, and manage financial and operational risks across business processes and systems. The role includes leading and contributing to SOX, internal audit, and other risk advisory engagements; recommending business and process improvements; supporting implementation of processes and controls; and communicating findings and recommendations to clients. The role also involves engagement management, client relationship development, professional development, and supporting the growth of team members.

Baker Tilly describes opportunities for career growth, flexibility in how and where work is done, and a collaborative team environment. The position’s work location status should be discussed with a talent acquisition professional. In Washington, DC, the stated pay range is $128,800 to $204,300; actual compensation depends on relevant factors including skills, experience, qualifications, certifications, work arrangements, and location. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Requirements

• Four-year degree.
• Five years of experience.
• CPA or CIA designation required.
• Strong analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related program.
• Five or more years of experience executing and managing SOX, risk advisory, internal or external audit, business process reengineering, and/or internal controls.
• Experience as a client-serving professional for a consulting firm.

Responsibilities

• Work with client executives and management teams to understand their businesses and identify, assess, and manage financial and operational risks in business processes and systems.
• Develop knowledge of client businesses and industries through direct client interaction and work across multiple aspects of engagements.
• Think strategically about clients’ businesses, systems, and risks, and recommend business and process improvements based on client operations, objectives, and control environments.
• Assist clients with implementing new processes and controls to address key risks.
• Assess, manage, and optimize business risk in areas including SOX compliance, operational audit, and enterprise risk management.
• Perform walkthroughs, risk and controls assessments, and control testing to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness for SOX and operational compliance.
• Compare client processes and controls with industry frameworks, identify design and execution gaps, and communicate issues and recommendations.
• Prepare executive summaries and final client reports, and document and review engagement work papers in accordance with accepted internal audit methodologies and firm standards.
• Build client relationships and communicate effectively to provide superior client service.
• Deliver professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
• Develop knowledge and experience with technology environments, platforms, applications, and tools.
• Help manage SOX and risk advisory engagements, including staffing, billing and collections, and achievement of client profitability targets.
• Build relationships internally, with clients, and in the community to support practice growth.
• Pursue professional development individually and through firm learning and development programs.
• Support team members’ growth and professional goals through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including flexibility in how and where work is done.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
• Career development and firm-wide learning and development programs.
• Work-life balance encouraged through social activities and team outings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager