IT Assurance Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance

BDO•San Jose, CA

4d•$150,000 - $220,000

About The Position

Job Summary: The Assurance Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance is responsible for acting as an IT audit technical resource to clients, as well as internal stakeholders (Assurance teams), in the resolution of complex and high-level tasks associated with the audit process. In this role, the Assurance Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance will lead teams in planning and performing IT risk and control work. Job Duties: Business Acumen Applies knowledge of business functions, processes, and strategies to provide services, solutions, and advice that considers and improves the organization as evidenced by: Understands core business operations/structure of various businesses Demonstrates advanced knowledge of business issues, trends, and industry economics Identifies and discusses key financial and non-financial performance measures Demonstrates ease with client communications Risk and Controls Focus Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by: Identifies and considers all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies Identifies and makes constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures Ensures proper documentation of the clients' internal control system Ensures proper documentation of the clients' business and IT processes and controls and tests key controls in a variety of industries Supervises the work of the team and reviews workpapers and conclusions during audit field work Provides on-the-job-training to the engagement team during field work Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likelihood of occurrence Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the process Professional Competence Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by: Develops and applies an advanced knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals Applies auditing theory to various client situations Identifies complex issues, including deviations, and forms a resolution, seeking the counsel of BDO technical experts as needed Applies knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and provides counsel to the members of the audit team Methodology Applies advanced knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by: Conducts detailed reviews to help ensure audits are completed in accordance with assurance manual standards Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness Recommends appropriate outcomes to critical issues Initiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriate Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines Executes proper BDO methodology including but not limited to proper archiving procedures Other Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by: Plans and executes IT audits, including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designs test plans, evaluates deficiencies, and assesses the overall financial reporting control environment Reads and reviews clients' information and control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensures that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing Prepares required communications to the client and the Audit Committee, as applicable Recognizes and applies new pronouncements to client situations Identifies, analyzes, and discusses alternative principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed Identifies complex issues and brings them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution Coaches less experienced team members in new areas Supervisory Responsibilities: Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivers on commitments made to team members and clients Supervises managers and senior associates on all projects Reviews work prepared by managers and senior associates and provides review comments Acts as a Career Advisor to managers and senior associates Schedules and manages workload of senior associates and associates Provides verbal and written performance feedback to managers and senior associates Teaches/coaches managers and senior associates to provide on-the-job learning

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, or Information systems, preferred
Eight (8) or more years of experience of IT audit, information systems and operational auditing experience, required
Experience performing general and application control reviews, required
CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and basic research skills
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments as needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Advanced knowledge of internal controls
Ability to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Information Systems, preferred
Experience with performing review of and testing around third-party attestation (SOC) reports, preferred
Experience working within a public accounting and internal auditing environment, preferred
Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Acting as an IT audit technical resource to clients
Leading teams in planning and performing IT risk and control work
Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies
Identifying and making constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
Ensuring proper documentation of the clients' internal control system
Ensuring proper documentation of the clients' business and IT processes and controls and tests key controls in a variety of industries
Supervising the work of the team and reviews workpapers and conclusions during audit field work
Providing on-the-job-training to the engagement team during field work
Identifying and prioritizing key risks, and assesses their impact and likelihood of occurrence
Communicating to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
Developing and maintaining relationships with client personnel and management
Ensuring technology is appropriately integrated into the process
Conducting detailed reviews to help ensure audits are completed in accordance with assurance manual standards
Preparing or reviewing required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness
Recommending appropriate outcomes to critical issues
Initiating and preparing client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriate
Planning the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines
Executing proper BDO methodology including but not limited to proper archiving procedures
Planning and executing IT audits, including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designs test plans, evaluates deficiencies, and assesses the overall financial reporting control environment
Reading and reviewing clients' information and control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensures that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing
Preparing required communications to the client and the Audit Committee, as applicable
Recognizing and applying new pronouncements to client situations
Identifying, analyzing, and discussing alternative principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed
Identifying complex issues and brings them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution
Coaching less experienced team members in new areas
Setting the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivers on commitments made to team members and clients
Supervising managers and senior associates on all projects
Reviewing work prepared by managers and senior associates and provides review comments
Acting as a Career Advisor to managers and senior associates
Scheduling and managing workload of senior associates and associates
Providing verbal and written performance feedback to managers and senior associates
Teaching/coaching managers and senior associates to provide on-the-job learning